أراك غدا
araka ghadan
The English phrase "see you tomorrow" is translated into Arabic as أراك غدا (araka ghadan).
Meaning: see you tomorrow (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the verb ara (I see), the suffix ka (you, masculine) and ghadan (tomorrow).
Which one should you use?
While أراك غدا specifically mentions that the meeting will occur tomorrow, the phrase إلى اللقاء is a more general way to say "see you later" or "goodbye".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form أراك غدا is Modern Standard Arabic and is suitable for formal writing or polite, standard speech.
How does it change in a sentence?
To address a group of people instead of one person, the suffix changes to kum to form أراكم غدا.
How do you pronounce it?
araka ghadan
Did you know?
- In some religious or highly traditional contexts, instead of saying 'see you tomorrow', one might say 'see you by the will of God', using the phrase إن شاء الله (in sha' Allah).
- In a social setting, saying أراك غدا might be accompanied by a hand placed over the heart, a gesture that adds sincerity and warmth to the promise of returning.
- While أراك غدا is grammatically perfect, using it in a casual cafe in Cairo might make you sound like a character from a historical drama or a news broadcast.
Examples in context
- أراك غداً في المكتبة.See you tomorrow at the library.This sentence shows how to specify a location like the library using أراك غدا.Tatoeba #371076 by saeb, translation #323425 by CK
- أراك غداً.See you tomorrow.This is a simple way to use the phrase أراك غدا on its own.Tatoeba #372164 by saeb, translation #497969 by CM
- أراك غدا مساءا.See you tomorrow night.This sentence demonstrates how to specify a time of day, such as the evening, with أراك غدا.Tatoeba #6694363 by OsoHombre, translation #6559284 by OsoHombre
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sara and Ahmed are leaving a coffee shop.
- سارة Saraشكراً على القهوة يا أحمد.Shukran 'ala al-qahwa ya Ahmed.Thanks for the coffee, Ahmed.
- أحمد Ahmedلا شكر على واجب. أراك غدا.La shukra 'ala wajib. Araka ghadan.You are welcome. See you tomorrow.
- سارة Saraحسناً، أراك غدا في العمل.Hasanan, araka ghadan fi al-'amal.Okay, see you tomorrow at work.
- أحمد Ahmedمع السلامة.Ma'a al-salama.Goodbye.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
