مع السلامة
ma'a as-salāmah
The English phrase "peace out" can be translated into Arabic as مع السلامة (ma'a as-salāmah).
While the English slang "peace out" is very informal, the Arabic مع السلامة is a standard way to say goodbye that is suitable for both casual and polite settings.
Meaning: slang: to depart (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase مع السلامة literally translates to "with safety".
How do you pronounce it?
ma'a as-salāmah
Did you know?
- The word مع in the phrase 'with safety' is a linguistic relative of the Hebrew word 'im', which means 'with'. This shows a deep ancient connection between these Semitic languages.
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, it is common to repeat مع السلامة several times in a row during a long and gradual departure from a social gathering.
- While مع السلامة is the standard goodbye, you might hear في أمان الله, which means 'in the protection of God', in more traditional or religious contexts.
Example conversation
Ziad and Layla are finishing their study session at a cafe.
- زياد Ziadلقد انتهيت من المذاكرة.Laqad intahaytu min al-mudhakara.I'm finished studying.
- ليلى Laylaأنا أيضاً، لنذهب.Ana aydan, lanadhhab.Me too, let's go.
- زياد Ziadسأذهب للمنزل، مع السلامة!Sa-adhabu lil-manzil, ma'a as-salama!I'm heading home, peace out!
- ليلى Laylaإلى اللقاء يا زياد.Ila al-liqa' ya Ziyad.See you later, Ziad.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries مع, مع السلامة, CC BY-SA 4.0.
