خوبم

Definition

The standard reply to how are you — khub (good) plus -am (I am).

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Etymology

'خوبم' (khubam) is a contraction of 'خوب' (khub), meaning 'good', with the suffix 'م' (am) indicating first-person singular. The phrase reflects a basic state of being.

How & Where It’s Used

It is informal and primarily used in spoken language, mostly among friends and family, to respond to greetings.

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