بِالتَّوْفِيق!
bi-t-tawfīq!
The English phrase "good luck" can be translated into Arabic in several ways, most commonly as بِالتَّوْفِيق! (bi-t-tawfīq!) If unsure, use بِالتَّوْفِيق! Wiktionary also lists حَظًّا سَعِيدًا! (ḥaẓẓan saʕīdan!) and حَظّ سَعِيد! (ḥaẓẓ saʕīd!).
Meaning: used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement (intj)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| بِالتَّوْفِيق! | bi-t-tawfīq! |
| حَظًّا سَعِيدًا! | ḥaẓẓan saʕīdan! |
| حَظّ سَعِيد! | ḥaẓẓ saʕīd! |
| بِالنَّجَاح | bi-n-najāḥ |
These phrases are used to wish fortune on someone or to provide encouragement.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase بِالتَّوْفِيق! literally means "with success" or "with divine guidance!"
Which one should you use?
While حَظًّا سَعِيدًا! is a more direct translation of "good luck", بِالتَّوْفِيق! is more common in formal or professional settings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Gulf countries, you can use ربي معاك to mean "May God be with you" as a way of wishing good luck. In Morocco, the phrase بالتوفيق ليك is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form حَظًّا سَعِيدًا! uses the accusative case, ending in -an, because it is an elliptical expression of "I wish you good luck".
How do you pronounce it?
bi-t-tawfīq!
When do people say it?
Using بِالتَّوْفِيق! carries a subtle connotation of wishing that God grants someone success in their task.
Did you know?
- The word 'luck' in the phrase حَظًّا سَعِيدًا! comes from the root H-Z-Z, which in ancient contexts could also refer to a 'portion' or a 'share' of something being distributed.
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, wishing someone 'good luck' before an exam is often accompanied by the phrase إن شاء الله ('God willing') to avoid the perceived arrogance of claiming a guaranteed result.
- A common way to wish someone luck before a journey is في أمان الله (In God's protection), which focuses on safety during transit rather than the traditional concept of 'fortune'.
Examples in context
- حظًا سعيدًا في امتحانك غدًاGood luck on your exam tomorrow.
- أتمنى لك حظًا سعيدًا في وظيفتك الجديدةWishing you good luck in your new job.
- حظًا سعيدًا في عرضك التقديميGood luck on your presentation.
- حظًا سعيدًا لك، محمدGood luck to you, Mohammed.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good luck” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
