هيا بنا
Let's go
Literalmente: Come/Hasten with us
Use it to enthusiastically invite others to start an action or leave a place together.
Em 15 segundos
- The standard Arabic way to say 'Let's go' to a group.
- Works in almost any situation, from offices to playgrounds.
- Sounds polite, clear, and slightly more formal than street slang.
Significado
This is the classic way to say 'Let's go' or 'Let's get moving' when you want to start an activity with others. It is an enthusiastic call to action that invites everyone around you to join in on the next step.
Exemplos-chave
3 de 6Leaving a restaurant with friends
هيا بنا، المتجر سيغلق قريباً.
Let's go, the store will close soon.
Starting a business meeting
هيا بنا نبدأ العرض التقديمي.
Let's go start the presentation.
Texting a friend to meet up
أنا جاهز، هيا بنا!
I am ready, let's go!
Contexto cultural
While 'Hayya bina' is Modern Standard Arabic, it gained massive popularity across the Arab world through dubbed children's television and literature. It is the 'polite' version of 'Let's go' that avoids the regional baggage of specific dialects. Interestingly, the word 'Hayya' is also part of the Islamic call to prayer ('Hayya 'ala al-salah' - Come to prayer), giving the root word a deep historical sense of 'answering a call.'
The 'Yalla' Connection
If you want to sound more like a local in the Levant or Egypt, swap 'Hayya bina' for 'Yalla.' But keep 'Hayya bina' for when you want to sound clear and educated.
Don't use it alone for 'Hurry up'
While it implies movement, if you just want someone to move faster, use 'Sur'ah!' (Quickly!). 'Hayya bina' always implies you are going together.
Em 15 segundos
- The standard Arabic way to say 'Let's go' to a group.
- Works in almost any situation, from offices to playgrounds.
- Sounds polite, clear, and slightly more formal than street slang.
What It Means
هيا بنا is your go-to phrase for rallying the troops. It translates directly to 'Let's go.' It is friendly, proactive, and full of energy. Think of it as the 'green light' for any group activity. Whether you are leaving a cafe or starting a game, this phrase sets the tone.
How To Use It
You usually place هيا بنا at the very beginning of your sentence. It acts like a verbal nudge. You can use it alone as a complete sentence if everyone knows the plan. If you want to be specific, just add a verb after it. For example, 'Let's go eat' or 'Let's go play.' It does not change based on who you are talking to. It stays the same for one person or twenty people.
When To Use It
Use it when you are ready to leave a place. It is perfect for that moment when the bill is paid at a restaurant. Use it to motivate your friends to start a workout. It works great in a professional setting to transition to a new topic. It is also common in children's media, making it feel very safe and positive. If you are texting a group chat to meet up, this is a solid choice.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid using it in extremely formal, high-stakes diplomatic meetings. It might feel a bit too 'casual-textbook' there. Do not use it if you are telling someone to go away. It is an inclusive phrase, meaning 'we,' not 'you.' If you are in a very gritty, local street market, people might use the dialect version يلا instead. Using هيا بنا there might make you sound like a polite news anchor.
Cultural Background
This phrase is rooted in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). Because of this, it is understood from Morocco to Iraq. It has a slightly 'educational' or 'classic' feel. You will hear it in dubbed cartoons like Pokémon or Simba. This gives it a nostalgic, wholesome vibe for many native speakers. It represents a bridge between formal grammar and everyday life.
Common Variations
The most famous variation is يلا (Yalla). You will hear Yalla a thousand times a day in the Middle East. While هيا بنا is the polite, standard version, Yalla is the high-speed street version. Another variation is هيا (Hayya) on its own, which just means 'Come on!' or 'Hurry!'
Notas de uso
This phrase is incredibly safe for beginners. It bridges the gap between formal study and practical use. While 'Yalla' is more common in daily life, 'Hayya bina' will never be misunderstood and sounds very polite.
The 'Yalla' Connection
If you want to sound more like a local in the Levant or Egypt, swap 'Hayya bina' for 'Yalla.' But keep 'Hayya bina' for when you want to sound clear and educated.
Don't use it alone for 'Hurry up'
While it implies movement, if you just want someone to move faster, use 'Sur'ah!' (Quickly!). 'Hayya bina' always implies you are going together.
Cartoon Arabic
Native speakers often associate this phrase with 'Fusha' (Standard Arabic) cartoons. Using it might get a friendly smile because it sounds like a hero from a storybook!
Exemplos
6هيا بنا، المتجر سيغلق قريباً.
Let's go, the store will close soon.
A practical way to move the group along.
هيا بنا نبدأ العرض التقديمي.
Let's go start the presentation.
Professional yet energetic transition.
أنا جاهز، هيا بنا!
I am ready, let's go!
Short and punchy for digital messaging.
هيا بنا! بقي القليل فقط.
Let's go! Only a little bit left.
Used here as a motivational cheer.
هيا بنا إلى النوم يا بطل.
Let's go to sleep, hero.
Gentle and instructional.
أنا جائع جداً، هيا بنا نأكل كل شيء!
I'm so hungry, let's go eat everything!
Hyperbolic and fun.
Teste-se
Choose the correct phrase to suggest going to the park.
___ إلى الحديقة.
'هيا بنا' (Let's go) is the only phrase that fits a suggestion to move to a location.
How would you tell a friend 'Let's go' in a text?
أنا في الخارج، ___!
If you are outside waiting, 'هيا بنا' tells them to come out and join you.
🎉 Pontuação: /2
Recursos visuais
Formality Spectrum of 'Let's Go'
Used with very close friends.
يلا (Yalla)
Standard, polite, and understood by everyone.
هيا بنا (Hayya bina)
Used in literature or formal speeches.
لننطلق (Linantaliq)
Where to use 'Hayya bina'
At the Gym
Starting a new set
At a Cafe
Deciding to leave
At Work
Starting a project
With Kids
Going to the park
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntas'Hayya bina' is Modern Standard Arabic, while 'Yalla' is a dialect contraction of 'Ya Allah.' 'Hayya bina' is more formal and universal.
Yes! Even though it literally means 'with us,' it is used as a fixed expression for 'Let's go' regardless of the number of people.
No, 'هيا بنا' is a fixed expression. You don't need to change it whether you are talking to a man, a woman, or a group.
It is a bit casual for a formal email. Better to use it in a spoken meeting or a quick internal chat message like Slack.
'Hayya' is a particle used to urge or call someone. It basically means 'Come on!' or 'Let's!'
Most cartoons in the Arab world are dubbed into Modern Standard Arabic to be accessible to all countries, and 'Hayya bina' is the standard translation for 'Let's go!'
No, for 'Come here' you should use تعال (Ta'al). 'Hayya bina' is specifically for starting a movement together.
The word 'Hayya' appears in the Hadith and the call to prayer, but 'Hayya bina' as a combined phrase is more common in modern standard usage.
It is pronounced 'Hay-ya bee-na.' Make sure to emphasize the double 'y' in 'Hayya' for a natural sound.
Absolutely! هيا بنا نأكل (Let's go eat) is a very common and polite way to invite people to the table.
It is not rude, but adding من فضلك (please) or using a more suggestive tone makes it more respectful.
There isn't a direct opposite, but لننتظر (Linantadhir) means 'Let's wait,' which serves the opposite purpose.
Frases relacionadas
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