SayDarija app iconTaqbaylit, for the people close to you

A few words to feel closer to your loved ones.

Say hello, thank you or introduce yourself: a first exchange can begin with a few expressions. Find Kabyle, also called taqbaylit, in SayDarija on iPhone.

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Kabyle is an Amazigh language. It is distinct from Algerian darija and Moroccan Amazigh varieties; This page concerns Kabyle.

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Your first conversation starts here

Search 6 expressions from our guides, then test your memory. This phrasebook contains fixed examples; it does not translate free-form messages.

Kabyle

Azul

Hello

Tanemmirt

Thank you

Ih

Yes

Xaṭi

No

Isem-iw …

My name is …

Amek i telliḍ ?

How are you?

Pronunciation and some forms vary by region and by the person you are speaking to.

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Your first practice session in three steps

Start with the expressions in our guides in Latin notation, then locate the letters specific to Kabyle. The printable sheet helps you review the first words between two moments of practice.

  1. Start with Kabyle in SayDarija and a simple situation, for example introducing yourself to a loved one.
  2. Reread some expressions. Keep letters like ɛ or ɣ when copying a sentence to preserve its form.
  3. Resume the exchange with a Kabyle speaker. Ask him to repeat a variation and reuse it in your next conversation.
One small step each day

Your beginner learning path

  1. Start with a few expressions
  2. Explore forms and writing
  3. Practise and grow your vocabulary

Before you begin

Is Kabyle necessarily written in Tifinagh?

No. Our Kabyle guides mainly use adapted Latin notation, common in educational resources. Kabyle should not be confused with a single Amazigh language common to all regions.

Is the download free?

The download is free. The app offers in-app purchases; some features require purchase. Check the offers and prices displayed in the App Store and in the application.

Can I learn on Android?

The link provided here leads to the iPhone version of SayDarija. You can read the guides and use the free tools on this site in your browser, including Android.

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