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Language and essential vocabulary

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03 Dec 2013

Language and essential vocabulary

Language and essential vocabulary

 

Discovering a country is also discovering its language.

Morocco has two official languages, which are Arabic and Amazigh, but French is also spoken and understood by almost all Moroccans.

Spanish is widespread in the northern and southern regions of Morocco.

The Amazigh language, whose alphabet is Tifinagh, is the common heritage of all Moroccans.

Classical or literary Arabic is used in the administrative environment. The language used orally by Moroccans is Darija (Moroccan dialect). It is a mixture of Arabic, Amazigh, French, and Spanish.

To mingle with local populations and fully enjoy your stay, it is certain words in Darija that you must master. This will allow you to stand out from the crowd of classic tourists and show that you are making efforts in the country.

Here are some expressions and words that will help you throughout your stay in Morocco:

Common words

FrenchDarija
Hello / Good eveningSalam / Msa Lkheir
How are you?Kidayr, Labas?
Very well, thank you, and you?Labas hamdollah, o nta?
SorrySmahli
WelcomeMarhba
Thank you (Very much)Chokran (bezzaf)
Yes / Noah / La
What is your name?Chno Smitek

Commerce

FrenchDarija
How much is it?Bch'hal afak?
It is a good priceTamane mezyane
It is cheaper!R'khiss
It is too expensive!Ghali bezaf
Can you lower the price?Nkass tamane Afak
MoneyFlouss
I love / I hateAâjabni / Maâjabnich
I am just lookingGhir Tanchouf

Directions

FrenchDarija
Where is...? / How to go to...?Fin kayn...? / Kifach namchi li...?
BankBanka
StationMahatta
City centreOuasst lamdina
HospitalSbitar
Straight aheadNichane
Left / RightLissar / Limane
North / South / East / WestChamal / Janoub / Charq / Gharb
RoadTriq

Times / Dates and days

FrenchDarija
What time is it?Ch'hal f saâa
When?Fouqach?
Yesterday / Today / TomorrowLbareh / Lyoum / ghedda
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / ThursdayTnine / Tlat / Larbaâ / Khmiss
Friday / Saturday / SundayJoumouâ / Sabt / al Had

Health / Emergency / Safety

FrenchDarija
I want to see a doctorBghit nchouf Tbib
Call a doctor / ambulanceÂayat l Tbib / lambilance
DangerKhatar
HelpÂatkouni
I am lostTlaft
ToiletsMirhad
I feel sickAna mrid