Urgent phrases
| Darija Latin | Arabic script | Meaning | Usage note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3awnuni! | عاونوني! | Help me! | — |
| 3iyet lbolis | عيط للبوليس | Call the police | — |
| 3iyet lambulans | عيط لامبولانس | Call an ambulance | — |
| Ana mriD / mrida | أنا مريض / مريضة | I am ill (man / woman) | — |
| Kayn shi tbib 9rib? | كاين شي طبيب قريب؟ | Is there a doctor nearby? | — |
| Fin kayna s-saydaliya? | فين كاينة الصيدلية؟ | Where is the pharmacy? | — |
| Dye3t telefon dyali | ضيعت التلفون ديالي | I lost my phone | — |
| Dye3t passport dyali | ضيعت الباسبور ديالي | I lost my passport | — |
| Ma nqdrsh ntneffes | ما نقدرش نتنفس | I can't breathe | — |
| 3ndi l7ssasiya mn... | عندي الحساسية من... | I am allergic to... | — |
Prepare before you need them
- Save your accommodation address offline.
- Keep insurance, allergy, and medication details accessible.
- Store emergency contacts in your phone and on paper.
- Use a translation app or ask a bilingual person to help with complex medical information.
Try it yourself
Read each Darija example aloud, then recall its meaning before opening the answer. Repeat without looking at the table above.
1. 3awnuni!
عاونوني!
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Help me!
2. 3iyet lbolis
عيط للبوليس
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Call the police
3. 3iyet lambulans
عيط لامبولانس
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Call an ambulance
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Sources and editorial note
These references offer further reading on Moroccan Arabic. Their inclusion does not imply endorsement or individual review of this guide. Spelling and pronunciation vary by region and speaker.