There are several ways to say “What are you doing?” in Arabic. The most common and straightforward way is “Ma takouni?” This phrase literally translates to “What (are) you (doing)?” and is the direct equivalent of the English phrase.
How to Say What Are You Doing in Arabic
Another commonly used way to ask this question is “Omri shoo kaan?” This phrase can also be translated directly as “What (are) you (doing)?” However, this version of the question implies a more casual tone than its counterpart.
A third option for asking this question is “Ana ba3dee ma tekooni?” This expression could best be described as an inquiry into what someone has been up to lately.
If one wishes to ask about someone else they may use the phrase “Shoo ta’amel?” The literal translation here would be something like “What does he/she do?”
Example Sentences using What Are You Doing in Arabic
1. What are you doing right now? – ماذا تفعل الآن؟ – madha tafeal alan?
2. What are you doing this weekend? – ماذا ستفعل فى نهاية هذا الاسبوع؟ – madha satafeal faa nihayat hadha alasbuei?
3. What are you doing to help the environment? – ماذا تفعل لمساعدة البيئة؟ – madha tafeal limusaeadat albiyati?
4. What are you doing with that money? – ماذا تفعل بهذا المال؟ – madha tafeal bihadha almali?
5. What are you doing for your birthday this year? – ماذا ستفعل في عيد ميلادك هذا العام؟ – madha satafeal fi eid miladik hadha aleami?
6. What are you doing to stay busy during lockdown? – ماذا تفعل لتبقى مشغولا أثناء الإغلاق؟ – madha tafeal litabqaa mashghulan ‘athna’ al’iighlaqi?
7. What are you doing to improve your skillset? – ماذا تفعل لتحسين مهاراتك؟ – madha tafeal litahsin maharatika?
8. What are you doing after work today? – ماذا تفعل بعد العمل اليوم؟ – madha tafeal baed aleamal alyawma?
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