Common negative forms
| Darija Latin | Arabic script | Meaning | Usage note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ma fhemtsh | ما فهمتش | I did not understand | — |
| Ma 3reftsh | ما عرفتش | I do not know | — |
| Ma bghitsh | ما بغيتش | I do not want | — |
| Ma 3ndish | ما عنديش | I do not have | — |
| Ma kaynsh | ما كاينش | There is none / it is unavailable | — |
| Mashi mushkil | ماشي مشكل | It is not a problem | Mashi commonly negates nouns and descriptions. |
Practice the complete frame
- Learn ma and sh as one frame around the verb.
- Expect contractions in natural speech.
- Use mashi before many nouns and descriptions.
- Compare positive and negative versions aloud.
Try it yourself
Read each Darija example aloud, then recall its meaning before opening the answer. Repeat without looking at the table above.
1. Ma fhemtsh
ما فهمتش
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I did not understand
2. Ma 3reftsh
ما عرفتش
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I do not know
3. Ma bghitsh
ما بغيتش
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I do not want
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