حظا سعيدا!

When to use

This standard Arabic (MSA) phrase means 'Good luck!'. It is used to wish someone success before an event, exam, or challenge.

How it works

The phrase consists of 'hazzan' (luck, fortune) and 'sa'idan' (happy, fortunate). It literally means 'a happy fortune'.

• حظا (hazzan): luck, fortune (accusative case)
• سعيدا (sa'idan): happy, fortunate (accusative case)

Grammar Breakdown

Both 'hazzan' and 'sa'idan' are in the accusative case (indicated by the '-an' ending). This is common for adverbs or when describing a state resulting from an action or wish.

Dialectal Variation

In spoken Arabic, simpler phrases are common. Egyptian Arabic might use 'bit-tawfiq' (بالتوفيق - with success) or 'koll el tawfiq' (كل التوفيق - all success). Levantine Arabic often uses 'bit-tawfiq' or 'inshallah khair' (إن شاء الله خير - God willing, good).

Notes

Encouraging send-off. Neutral polite wording.