طبعاً
ṭabʿaneveryday
The usual way to say "of course" in Egyptian Arabic is طبعاً (ṭabʿan). In casual talk Egyptians also say أكيد (akīd), "sure". It is also called أيوه طبعاً (aywa ṭabʿan).
Meaning: strong agreement (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Egyptian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| طبعاً | ṭabʿan | everyday |
| أكيد | akīd | casual |
| أيوه طبعاً | aywa ṭabʿan | emphatic |
طبعاً answers a question with a clear yes. أيوه طبعاً (aywa ṭabʿan) is even stronger, "yes of course".
Which one should you use?
Said with the wrong tone, طبعاً can sound like "obviously". With a smile it is friendly.
Did you know?
- طبعاً comes from the Arabic root for "nature", so it literally suggests "naturally".
Examples in context
- طبعاً هاجي.ṭabʿan hagi.Of course I will come.
- أكيد، مفيش مشكلة.akīd, mafīš muškila.Sure, no problem.
- أيوه طبعاً.aywa ṭabʿan.Yes, of course.
Example conversation
Rami asks his colleague Dalal whether she can help with a report.
- Ramiممكن تساعديني في التقرير؟mumken tisaʿdīni fit-taʾrīr?Can you help me with the report?
- Dalalطبعاً.ṭabʿan.Of course.
- Ramiشكراً أوي.šukran awi.Thanks a lot.
- Dalalالعفو.el-ʿafw.You are welcome.
