Choukran: thank you [arabic] : pronounced ‘Shokran’ {Choukran is French spelling. Shokran is nearer to Arabic.} Please: minfadlik (rarely used in Moroccan Arabic) Afak (Moroccan) or “Lah ihefdak” (may god protect you) pronounced Lay hefdak.
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How do Moroccans say thank you?
Basic expressions / Common Words
| Usa | Arabe |
|---|---|
| Goodbye | Bsslama |
| Welcome | Marhba |
| Thank you (very much) | Choukran (choukran bezaf) |
| Excuse me | Smahli / Afak |
What is the typical greeting in Morocco?
salaam alykum
Greetings in Moroccan culture are more formal, yet very warm and welcoming. Moroccans will say “salaam alykum” (hello) to everyone, even in large gatherings and they’ll ask about your health and the wellbeing of your family and children.
What does Hello mean in Morocco?
Greetings: As-salaam Alaykum —– (literally) Peace be with you – interchangeable for “hello” Walaykum As-salaam —- response. Sbah l’kheir —– Good morning.
How do you pronounce La Shukran?
Shukran (pronounced shook-ran)
‘ in Arabic, say ‘La, shukran’.
How do you compliment someone in Morocco?
Compliments in Moroccan Darija
- You are beautiful. Nti zwina (nta zwin for a guy)
- I like you. Kataajebini ( kataajabni for a guy)
- I love you. Kanbghik.
What do Berbers say before eating?
Your Berber hosts will encourage you to drink many cups of tea! “In the name of God”★ bismillah This is always said before beginning a meal. It is an Arabic expression that is equivalent to a prayer before meals. If you want to say it before eating, you will really impress your hosts!
What is I love you in Morocco?
Useful Moroccan Arabic phrases
| English | (Moroccan Arabic) الدارجة |
|---|---|
| I miss you | (Twahechtek) توحشتك |
| I love you | (kanəbġīk) كنبغيك |
| Get well soon | (allah ychafik) الله يشافيك |
| Leave me alone! | (ʿteinī ttīsaʿ) عطيني التيساع! |
What is considered rude in Morocco?
In Morocco, the left hand is reserved for bathroom hygiene and dirty chores. So it is considered incredibly rude to eat, shake hands, give a gift, or leave a tip with your left hand.
How do you say bless you in Moroccan?
God bless you. Baraka Allaho fik Note: This expression can be used as a thank you.
How do you say beautiful in Moroccan?
Literally: Beautiful/good. Zwina is one of the most beautiful (ha) words in the Arabic language, in part because it can describe literally everything – the food is zwina, the weather’s zwina, this class is zwina.
How do you say handsome in Moroccan?
How do you say handsome and/or beautiful? In Morocco, it is زين/زينة or its diminutive form, زوين/زوينة. In urban speeches, people say “ziin(a)/zwiin(a)” while in bedouin speech (probably rural too?), it is “zayn(a)/zwayn(a)”. The diminutive is also more frequently used in urban speeches.
How do you say baby in Moroccan?
noun
- trbeeya f.
- baby girl bneeya f.
- baby boy wleeyed m.
How do Moroccans greet each other?
Traditionally, Moroccans typically greet with a handshake and sometimes two kisses (starting with the left cheek) but this only occurs when the two people greeting are of the same sex.
What’s your name in Moroccan?
Moroccan Arabic Introduction Phrases
| English | Transcribed Moroccan Arabic | Moroccan Darija in the Arabic Alphabet |
|---|---|---|
| What’s your name? | Ashno smiytek? | أشنو سميتك؟ |
| My name is… | Smiyti… | سميتي… |
| How old are you? | She7al fe 3emrek? | شحال ف عمرك؟ |
| I am … years old. | 3endi … 3am. | عندي… عام |
How do you respond to Mashallah?
Peace. Praise ALLAH TA’ALA in return. For example, if someone said to you, “you’ve got a nice house, Masha ALLAH!” You should respond by saying “Alhamdulillah! Or Subhan ALLAH!” because your nice house is a Ni’mat from ALLAH TA’ALA, so He should be praised and thanked!
How do you say no thank you in Egypt?
In Egyptian Arabic, “No thank you” is: laʾ, shokran.
How do you say thank you in Egypt?
There’s the Egyptian Arabic phrases we learn in textbooks, and then there’s how people speak.
Egyptian Arabic Phrases — Summary table.
| English | Arabic (transliteration) | عربي |
|---|---|---|
| Yes, of course/thank you | aywa, tab3an/shukran | ايوى، تبعنسكرا |
How do you say you’re beautiful in Moroccan?
Say “Antee jameela” (female) or “Enta jameel” (male) to mean “you are beautiful”. Pronounce it “an-tay jah-meelah” (female) or “enta jah-meel” (male).
How do you say friend in Moroccan?
This page contains a table and a video including the following: Moroccan Arabic phrases, expressions and words used in Morocco, conversation and idioms.
Moroccan Arabic Phrases and Common Sentences.
| English | Moroccan Phrases | Moroccan Script |
|---|---|---|
| Friend (fem.) | sahba | صاحبة |
| Friend (masc.) | saheb | صاحب |
| This (masc.) | hada | هادا |
| This (fem.) | hadi | هادي |
How do you say tea in Moroccan?
“Atay” or أتاي = Tea.
