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Everyday expressions
| Darija | Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Yallah | يالله | Come on! / Here we go |
| Safi | صافي | That's enough / it's good |
| Wakha | واخا | Okay |
| Bzzaf | بزاف | Much / too much |
| Shwiya | شوية | A little |
| Daba | دابا | Now |
| Meziane | مزيان | Good / good |
Typical interjections
| Darija | Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Waaah | واه | Wow / really? |
| Yak ? | ياك؟ | Right? / eh ? |
| 3lash ? | علاش؟ | Why? |
| Zwina ! | زوينة | Nice! / great ! |
Formulas we hear all the time
Many Moroccan expressions come from religious expressions, used very commonly in everyday life:
| Darija | Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Inchallah | إن شاء الله | God willing (maybe/hope) |
| Hamdullah | الحمد لله | Thank goodness |
| Bismillah | بسم الله | Let's start (before eating, leaving...) |
| Allah y3awn | الله يعاون | May God help you (courage) |
Little points to understand
Useful especially for understanding what people say to you while laughing among friends — to handle with caution and never with a stranger:
| Darija | Arabic | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Hmar | حمار | “Donkey” — idiot (mocking) |
| Bhima | بهيمة | “Beast” — not very smart |
| Bla 7shuma | بلا حشومة | Unashamed / cheeky |
| Sir f 7alek | سير فحالك | Mind your own business |
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