مبروك للعريس والعروسة، وعقبالك.

the groom

Breakdown of مبروك للعريس والعروسة، وعقبالك.

• العروسة: the bride
• مبروك: congratulations

Questions & Answers about مبروك للعريس والعروسة، وعقبالك.

How do I pronounce the whole sentence?

A natural Egyptian pronunciation is:

mabrook lel-ʿarees wel-ʿaroosa, we ʿo'balak
or, if speaking to a woman at the end:
mabrook lel-ʿarees wel-ʿaroosa, we ʿo'balik

A few helpful notes:

• مبروك → mabrook
• للعريس → lel-ʿarees or lil-ʿarees
• والعروسة → wel-ʿaroosa
• وعقبالك → we ʿo'balak / ʿo'balik

The hardest sound for many English speakers is ع. If you cannot say it perfectly at first, an approximate pronunciation is still usually understood.

What does مبروك mean here, and is it the normal word people use?

Yes. مبروك is the everyday word for congratulations in Egyptian Arabic.

It is extremely common for happy occasions such as:

• weddings
• engagements
• birthdays
• a new baby
• success in exams
• a new job

So in this sentence, مبروك is the normal, natural choice.

What is the difference between مبروك and مبارك?

For a learner, the simple answer is:

• مبروك = the common spoken word for congratulations
• مبارك = more formal or more Standard-Arabic-like

In Egypt, if you want to sound natural in everyday speech, مبروك is what you will hear most.