How to Say You’re Welcome in Arabic
عفواً
afwan
- Meaning
- You're welcome / Excuse me
- Literal meaning
- From afw (pardon) — "pardon (granted)".
- When to use
- The everyday reply to shukran — and also a polite "excuse me" when interrupting.
- Also spelled
- afwan · afwen
Related phrases
Notes
Context decides the meaning: after thanks it is "you’re welcome"; before a question it is "excuse me".