متى ستظهر النتيجة؟

You use it exactly like the English equivalent. It is a complete sentence on its own. You can drop it into a conversation after discussing a specific event. For example, if you just finished a blood test, you turn to the nurse and say النتيجة هتظهر إمتى؟. It is simple, punchy, and gets straight to the point without unnecessary fluff.

Use this in any situation involving a waiting period for official information. It works perfectly for academic grades after finals. It is the go-to line for medical labs. You can also use it in a professional setting after a performance review or a competitive pitch. If there is a 'before' and an 'after' involving a decision, this phrase bridges the gap.

Do not use this for casual social plans. If you are waiting for a friend to decide on a movie, do not use النتيجة. That sounds like you are waiting for a lab report on their personality! Also, avoid it in very high-level diplomatic settings where more formal Modern Standard Arabic like متى ستظهر النتائج؟ might be expected, though even then, people will understand you.

In Egypt, waiting for 'The Result' is a national pastime, especially during the Thanaweya Amma (high school finals). Entire families sit by the computer for days. The phrase carries a mix of anxiety and hope. It is often followed by the phrase يا رب (O Lord) because, in the local culture, results are seen as being in God's hands as much as the examiner's.

You might hear النتيجة طلعت؟ (Did the result come out?) if you think they might already be released. Another variation is بانت النتيجة؟ which is slightly more informal. In some Gulf dialects, they might say متى تطلع النتيجة؟, but in Cairo, هتظهر إمتى is the undisputed king of the waiting room.