فكيف

This is the 4194th most frequent Arabic word.


فكيف

"فكيف" means "so how" or "then how."


This is used in a question to inquire about someone's state or condition.

فكيف الحال معك؟

So, how are you doing?


Here, it introduces a rhetorical question expressing surprise or challenge.

أنا كنت مشغولاً طوال اليوم، فكيف أجد وقتاً للراحة؟

I have been busy all day, so how do I find time to rest?


It is used here to express incredulity or to highlight a contradictory action.

أنت لم تُنهِ واجباتك، فكيف تذهب للعب؟

You haven’t finished your homework, so how can you go to play?