هل نمت جيداً؟
Did you sleep well?
직역: You slept good?
Use this phrase to show genuine care for someone's well-being first thing in the morning.
15초 만에
- A friendly morning check-in to ask about sleep quality.
- Commonly used with friends, family, and overnight guests.
- Requires slight conjugation changes based on who you are asking.
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A friendly way to ask someone if they had a restful night's sleep. It is the verbal equivalent of checking if someone is feeling refreshed and ready for the day.
주요 예문
3 / 7Greeting a house guest in the kitchen
صباح الخير، نمت كويس؟
Good morning, did you sleep well?
Texting a partner in the morning
حبيبي، نمت كويس؟
My love, did you sleep well?
To a colleague who looks very tired
شكلك تعبان، نمت كويس؟
You look tired, did you sleep well?
문화적 배경
In Middle Eastern culture, being a good host is a point of pride. Asking about a guest's sleep is a standard part of morning etiquette. It stems from the tradition of 'Diyafa' (hospitality), where the guest's comfort is the host's primary concern.
The Magic Response
If someone asks you this, the most common answer is 'الحمد لله' (Praise be to God), even if you slept poorly!
Gender Matters
Don't forget to add the 'i' sound at the end (`نمتي`) when talking to a woman, or it might sound a bit robotic.
15초 만에
- A friendly morning check-in to ask about sleep quality.
- Commonly used with friends, family, and overnight guests.
- Requires slight conjugation changes based on who you are asking.
What It Means
This phrase is your go-to morning check-in. It is simple, sweet, and very direct. You are asking if their sleep was restful. It is like a warm hug in words. It shows you care about their physical comfort. It is more than just a greeting. It is a small act of kindness.
How To Use It
Say it right after your morning greeting. It usually follows صباح الخير. You must change the verb for the person. Use نمت كويس؟ for a man. Use نمتي كويس؟ for a woman. If you are asking a group, say نمتوا كويس؟. It is very easy to remember.
When To Use It
Use it when your house guest wakes up. It is perfect for a morning text to a friend. Use it with your partner over coffee. It works well in a casual office too. If a friend looks tired, this is a gentle opener. It shows you are paying attention to them.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use it in formal boardrooms. It might feel a bit too personal there. Avoid it with total strangers on the street. They might find the question a bit intrusive. Keep it for people you actually know. It is not for high-stakes professional meetings.
Cultural Background
Arab culture places huge value on hospitality. Ensuring a guest slept well is a duty. It reflects the 'Karam' or generosity of the host. Asking about sleep is a sign of intimacy. It shows a close and caring relationship. It is a staple of daily family life.
Common Variations
In the Gulf, you might hear نمت زين؟. In North Africa, people say نعست مزيان؟. In formal Arabic, it is هل نمت جيداً؟. However, نمت كويس؟ is understood almost everywhere. It is the most versatile version you can learn.
사용 참고사항
This is a neutral-to-informal phrase. It is essential to conjugate the verb `نام` (to sleep) correctly based on the gender and number of people you are addressing.
The Magic Response
If someone asks you this, the most common answer is 'الحمد لله' (Praise be to God), even if you slept poorly!
Gender Matters
Don't forget to add the 'i' sound at the end (`نمتي`) when talking to a woman, or it might sound a bit robotic.
Regional Flavor
In Egypt, people often add 'يا باشا' (ya basha) at the end to make it sound extra friendly and cool.
예시
7صباح الخير، نمت كويس؟
Good morning, did you sleep well?
Standard polite morning greeting for a guest.
حبيبي، نمت كويس؟
My love, did you sleep well?
A sweet way to start a conversation via text.
شكلك تعبان، نمت كويس؟
You look tired, did you sleep well?
A concerned way to ask a friend at work.
يا سارة، نمتي كويس؟
Sarah, did you sleep well?
Note the 'i' ending for the feminine conjugation.
يا ولاد، نمتوا كويس؟
Kids, did you sleep well?
Plural conjugation for more than one person.
واضح إنك ما نمتش كويس!
It's obvious you didn't sleep well!
A playful way to tease someone who is yawning.
صباح الفل، نمت كويس يا باشا؟
Morning of jasmine, did you sleep well, boss?
Using 'Pasha' makes it a very friendly, Egyptian-style office greeting.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct conjugation to ask a female friend if she slept well.
يا ليلى، ___ كويس؟
The suffix '-ti' is used for the feminine singular 'you' in past tense.
Complete the morning greeting.
صباح الخير، ___ كويس؟
'نمت' means 'you slept', which fits the morning context perfectly.
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Formality of 'نمت كويس؟'
Used with close siblings or spouse.
نمت كويس؟
Used with friends or colleagues.
صباح الخير، نمت كويس؟
Used with a boss or elder.
كيف كانت ليلتك؟ (How was your night?)
Where to use 'نمت كويس؟'
Breakfast Table
Asking your guest over eggs.
Checking in on a sick friend.
Office Kitchen
Greeting a work buddy.
Bedroom Door
Asking your kids in the morning.
자주 묻는 질문
12 질문It means 'Did you sleep well?'. It is a standard morning greeting used with people you know.
You change it to نمتي كويس؟ (Namti kways?). The extra 'i' sound makes it feminine.
Yes, but only with colleagues you are friendly with. Avoid using it with high-level executives you don't know.
You can say أيوة، الحمد لله (Yes, praise be to God) or نمت زي الفل (I slept like jasmine/perfectly).
Usually no. It is strictly a morning phrase used shortly after someone wakes up.
It is very common in Egyptian and Levantine Arabic. In the Gulf, they prefer زين (zayn).
No, it is considered 'Ammiya' or spoken Arabic. It is informal but perfectly polite.
You use the plural form: نمتوا كويس؟ (Namtu kways?).
You can say لأ، ما نمتش كويس (No, I didn't sleep well) followed by a yawn for effect!
Yes, it is a bit too personal for a stranger. Stick to كيف حالك؟ (How are you?) for people you don't know.
Only if you have a very close, casual relationship with them. Otherwise, it is too informal.
In Arab culture, hospitality means ensuring your guest is comfortable. Asking about sleep is a way to prove you are a good host.
관련 표현
صح النوم
تصبح على خير
أحلام سعيدة
صباح الفل
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