اذهب إلى العمل
idhhab 'ilā al-'amal
To say get to work in Arabic, meaning go to your workplace, use اذهب إلى العمل (idhhab 'ilā al-'amal).
What does it mean word for word?
اذهب (idhhab) means go, إلى (ilā) means to and العمل means the work.
Which one should you use?
اذهب للعمل is a shorter version with the same meaning. If you mean start working rather than go to work, say ابدأ بالعمل.
How does it change in a sentence?
To a woman say اذهبي إلى العمل, and to a group اذهبوا إلى العمل.
Did you know?
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, saying اذهب إلى العمل is often preceded by باسم الله ('In the name of God') as a customary blessing when leaving the house.
- The formal command اذهب ('go') is rarely used in casual street conversation, where speakers prefer dialect versions that sound softer and less like a direct order.
- The word العمل ('al-'amal) refers to any kind of effort or task, not just a professional job. You might use it when describing a difficult physical task or even a spiritual deed.
Examples in context
- السيدة أمل، اذهبي للعمل ولا تتأخري.Mrs. Amal, go to work and don't be late.
- يا كريم، روح على شغلك واجتهد!Hey Karim, get to work and do your best!
- السادة الزملاء، ابدأوا بالعمل لدينا الكثير لإنجازه اليوم.Dear colleagues, start working as we have a lot to accomplish today.
- يجب أن اذهب إلى العمل الآن.Yajibu an adhhaba ila al-'amal al-an.I must get to work now.
Example conversation
Omar and Maryam are talking in the kitchen before leaving.
- عمر Omarمريم، هل أنتِ مستعدة؟Maryam, hal anti musta-idda?Maryam, are you ready?
- مريم Maryamنعم، يجب أن اذهب إلى العمل.Na'am, yajib an adhab ila al-amal.Yes, I need to get to work.
- عمر Omarأنا أيضاً سأذهب الآن.Ana aidan sa-adhab alan.I will also go now.
- مريم Maryamأتمنى لك يوماً سعيداً يا عمر.Atamanna laka yawman sa'idan ya Omar.I wish you a happy day, Omar.
