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Useful Darija phrases
Please: Afak — Excuse me: Smah liya — How much?: Bechhal hada? — Too expensive: Ghali bezzaf — Very good: Mezyan bezzaf.
How to use this page
A handful of Moroccan darija phrases is enough to make a stay in Tangier warmer. The transliterations below are intentionally simple to read aloud. You don't need to be perfect — a smile and a "Choukran" already make a difference.
Greetings and courtesy
- SalamHello
- Sbah l'kheirGood morning
- Msa l'kheirGood evening
- Labas?How are you?
- Hamdoullah, labas.Fine, thank God.
- Choukran.Thank you.
- Choukran bezzaf.Thank you very much.
- La choukran 'ala wajib.You're welcome.
- Afak / Afakum.Please (sing. / plur.).
- Smah liya.Excuse me.
- Bsslama.Goodbye.
Taxi and directions
- Bghit nmshi l Kasbah.I want to go to the Kasbah.
- Wash b compteur?Will you use the meter?
- Chhal?How much?
- Fin kayna Bab el-Fahs?Where is Bab el-Fahs?
- Sir nichan, afak.Straight ahead, please.
- Lisar / Limen.Left / right.
- Qrib wla b'eid?Is it near or far?
- Hna mezyan, choukran.This is fine, thank you.
Souks and prices
- Bechhal hada?How much is this?
- Ghali bezzaf.Too expensive.
- Naqqas chwiya, afak.Lower a bit, please.
- Akhir taman?Final price?
- Ghir kanchouf, choukran.Just looking, thank you.
- Wash katqbel la carte?Do you accept card?
- Andek serf?Do you have change?
- Bghit hadi, afak.I'd like this one, please.
Restaurant and café
- Bghit atay b nana.I'd like a mint tea.
- Wahed l'qahwa, afak.One coffee, please.
- Bla skkar, afak.No sugar, please.
- Ach kayn lyoum?What's on today?
- Wahed l'ma, afak.A water, please.
- Bnin bezzaf!Very tasty!
- Ma kanakulch l'lham.I don't eat meat.
- L'hsab, afak.The bill, please.
Asking for help
- Afak…Please…
- Smah liya.Excuse me.
- Ma fhemtch.I didn't understand.
- 3awed afak, b'chwiya.Please repeat, slowly.
- Wash kathder b englizia?Do you speak English?
- Wash kathder b'franssawiya?Do you speak French?
Finding your way
- Fin kayna…?Where is…?
- Sir nichan.Straight ahead.
- Lisar / Limen.Left / right.
- Qrib?Is it close?
Friendly everyday phrases
- Mrahba bik f Tanja!Welcome to Tangier!
- Tanja zwina bezzaf.Tangier is very beautiful.
- Smiti…My name is…
- Ana men…I'm from…
- Ach smitek?What's your name?
- Mezyan! / Wakha.Great! / OK.
- Inchallah.God willing.
- Bslama, nchoufouk!Goodbye, see you!
Emergency phrases
- Awnouni!Help me!
- Ayyto l'police.Call the police.
- Ana mridh / mridha.I'm sick.
- Bghit doktor.I need a doctor.
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Frequently asked questions
Salam (hello), Choukran (thanks), Bla jmil (you're welcome), 3afak (please), Chhal taman? (how much?), Smah liya (sorry), La (no), Wakha (OK).
Good to know
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