Salam everyone! 👋 We're already on Day 3 of Ramadan — how is your fasting going? 💪 Whether you're fasting or just celebrating alongside your Moroccan friends and family, today is the perfect day to level up your Darija with the phrases Moroccans are literally saying right now in the streets, homes, and mosques of Morocco. 🕌 Let's go! 👇 🌅 Greetings You Should Be Using RIGHT NOW It's Day 3 — if you haven't used these yet, start today! ➡️ "Ramadan Mubarak" — Blessed Ramadan ➡️ "Ramadan Karim" — Generous Ramadan When someone says it to you, reply: ➡️ "3washar mubarika" — May your ten days be blessed ➡️ "3lina w 3lik" — Same blessings upon us and you 💡 "3washar mubarika" is the reply that will make every Moroccan stop and say "Wait… you actually know Darija?!" — use it today! 🍵 This Morning at Suhoor Did you wake up for suhoor today? Here's what Moroccans were saying at the table before Fajr: 👉 "Wash saym lyoma?" — Are you fasting today? (to a man) 👉 "Wash sayma lyoma?" — Are you fasting today? (to a woman) 👉 "Ah, ana saym" — Yes, I'm fasting (man) 👉 "Ah, ana sayma" — Yes, I'm fasting (woman) 👉 "Saha sehourek" — May your suhoor be blessed 🍲 Tonight at Iftar — Don't Miss These The adan is about to sound, the harira is steaming, the chbakiya is on the table… here's everything you need to say tonight: The moment you sit down: 👉 "Bismillah" — In the name of God (say this before you eat — always) To wish the people around you: 👉 "Saha ftourek" — Enjoy your iftar 👉 "Bsa7a o ra7a" — Health and rest to you 👉 "Ftour mubarak" — Blessed iftar After the meal: 👉 "L7amdullah" — Praise be to God 👉 "Allah yta9bal" — May God accept your fast -Allah Y-ta9abal siyamak (for a male) -Allah Y-ta9abal siyamik (for a female) -Allah Y-ta9abal siyamkom (plural/polite) ❤️ If you're at a Moroccan household tonight — saying "Bismillah" before eating and "L7amdullah" after will make the whole family adore you. Guaranteed. 🌙 This Evening After Iftar As the night settles in and families head to Tarawih prayers, these are the phrases filling the air across Morocco right now:

Today we’re learning very common Moroccan expressions used daily to show gratitude, respect, and prayers. These phrases are deeply rooted in Moroccan culture and carry more meaning than just “thank you.” 🌟 1️⃣ Baraka Allahu Fik (بارك الله فيك) 🔹 Meaning “May God bless you.”Used to express deep gratitude, appreciation, or sincerity. 🔹 When to Use It • Expressing strong gratitude • Thanking someone politely • Receiving help or kindness • Receiving a gift • As a more sincere alternative to Shukran 🔹 Examples in Darija • Baraka Allahu fik → Thank you / May God bless you • Allah ybarek fik → May God bless you too (reply) 🔹 Variations • To a man: Baraka Allahu fik • To a woman: Baraka Allahu fiki • To a group: Baraka Allahu fikum 🔹 Similar Expressions • Allah ybarek fik – May God bless you • Allah ykhalik – May God preserve you • Lah yrham babak – Very strong gratitude (common in the North) • Shukran – Thank you 🌟 2️⃣ Rahimaka Allah / Allah Yerham… 🔹 Meaning “May God have mercy on you.” ⚠️ Note: Rahimaka Allah is Classical Arabic. Indaily Darija, Moroccans usually say Allah yerham… 🔹 Common Uses in Darija 🤧 After Sneezing • Person sneezes: Alhamdulillah • You reply: Yarhamak Allah 🕊️ Praying for Someone / The Deceased • Allah yerhamo – May God have mercy on him • Allah yerhamha – May God have mercy on her 🙏 Strong Gratitude • Allah yerham lwalidin – May God have mercy on your parents 🔹 Similar Expressions • Allah yaghfar lih – May God forgive him • Allah i3tik erraha – May God give you peace/rest 🌟 3️⃣ Allah Ya3tik Sa7a (الله يعطيك الصحة) 🔹 Meaning “May God give you health/strength.” 🔹 When to Use It • Replying to Bsaha • Thanking someone for effort or work • After eating, buying clothes, or showering • When someone cooks or brings you something 🔹 Example • Person A: Bsaha l-kaswa! • Person B: Allah ya3tik sa7a 🔹 Similar Expressions • Allah y3afik – May God give you wellness • Tbarkellah 3lik – God bless your work/skill 🌟 4️⃣ Allah Yar7am Lwalidin (الله يرحم الوالدين)

Learning how to count is one of the most important foundations when starting Moroccan Darija 🇲🇦Numbers are used every day — shopping, ordering food, asking prices, telling time, or talking about people and objects. In this lesson, you’ll learn: ✅ Numbers from 0 to 10 in Moroccan Darija ✅ How Moroccans actually count things in real life ✅ The 2 key rules for counting correctly ✅ Common mistakes to avoid ✅ Exercises with clear solutions 🔢 Numbers from 0 to 10 in Moroccan Darija 0 → Sifr (Zero) 1 → Wa7ed 2 → Jouj / Zouj 3 → Telata 4 → Reb3a 5 → Khemsa 6 → Setta 7 → Seb3a 8 → Tmenya 9 → Tes3od 10 → 3eshra 📌 Note: Some Moroccans say jouj, others say zouj — both are correct and widely used. 🧠 Rule #1 — Using “One” (Wa7ed) : To say one in Moroccan Darija, you can use: 👉 Wa7ed + definite singular noun Examples: - 1 banana → Wa7ed elbanana - 1 man → Wa7ed errajel - 1 school → Wa7ed elmedrasa 💡 Important tip: You can also skip “one” completely and just say the noun: - banana - rajel - medrasa Or place wa7ed/we7da after the noun for emphasis: - banana we7da - rajel wa7ed 🧠 Rule #2 — Counting from 2 to 10 : To count from 2 to 10, Darija uses this structure: 👉 Number + dial (or d) + definite plural noun Examples: - 3 bananas → Telata dial elbananate - 4 cups → Reb3a d elkisan - 10 boys → 3eshra dial eddrari - 📌 This literally means “three of the bananas” — and that’s normal Darija, not formal Arabic. ⚠️ Special Case — Number 2 (Jouj / Zouj) Number 2 is flexible in Darija: ✔ Jouj d elbananate ✔ Jouj bananate But for 3 and above, you MUST use dial / d: ❌ Telata bananate ✅ Telata dial elbananate ✍️ Practice Exercise — Try It Yourself Write the following in Moroccan Darija 👇 Helpful vocabulary: - Girl: Bent - The girl: Elbent - Girls: Benat - The girls: Elbenat - Boy: Derri - The boy: Edderri - Boys: Derari - The boys: Edderari - Cup: Kas - The cup: Elkas - Cups: Kisan - The cups: Elkisan ✅ Exercise Solutions

If you want to start real conversations in Moroccan Darija, this lesson is one of the most important foundations. These 20 Moroccan Arabic introduction phrases help you: - Break the ice naturally - Introduce yourself with confidence - Ask about name, age, origin, work, and studies - Sound polite and authentic with Moroccans Perfect for travelers, expats, couples, diaspora Moroccans, and beginners. 🗣️ Moroccan Arabic Introduction Phrases 📛 Name & Age : - What’s your name? / Wie heißt du? / Comment tu t’appelles ? ➡️ Ashno smiytek? - My name is… / Ich heiße… / Je m’appelle… ➡️ Smiyti… - How old are you? / Wie alt bist du? / Quel âge as-tu ? ➡️ She7al fe 3emrek? - I am … years old / Ich bin … Jahre alt / J’ai … ans ➡️ 3endi … 3am. 🌍 Origin : - Where are you from? / Woher kommst du? / D’où viens-tu ? • Masculine➡️ Mnin nta? • Feminine: ➡️ Mnin nti? - I am from America / Morocco / France / Egypt… / Ich komme aus… / Je viens de… • ➡️ Ana men amrika / lmghrib / fransa / misr… 🎓 Studies & Work : - Do you work or study? / Arbeitest du oder studierst du? / Tu travailles ou tu étudies ? • ➡️ Kheddam awla katqra (Kat9ra)? (male) • ➡️ Kheddama awla katqray (Kat9ray)? (female) - I study / Ich studiere / J’étudie➡️ Kanqra. (Kan9ra) - What do you study? / Was studierst du? / Qu’est-ce que tu étudies ? • ➡️ Ash katqra? (male) • ➡️ Ash katqray? (female) - I study medicine.➡️ Kanqra Tibb. - I work / Ich arbeite / Je travaille➡️ Kankhdem. - Where do you work? / Wo arbeitest du? / Où travailles-tu ? • ➡️ Fin kheddam? (male) • ➡️ Fin kheddama? (female) - What’s your job? / Was ist dein Beruf? / Quel est ton travail ? • ➡️ Fash kheddam? (male) • ➡️ Fash kheddama? (female) - I am a lawyer / teacher / engineer • ➡️ Ana mo7ami / ostad / mohandis… (male) • ➡️ Ana mo7amia / ostada / mohandisa… (female) 💍 Personal Life : - Are you married? / Bist du verheiratet? / Tu es marié(e) ?