Core numbers
Spellings reflect common pronunciation and can vary slightly by speaker or region.
| Darija Latin | Arabic script | Meaning | Usage note |
|---|---|---|---|
| zero / sifr | صفر | 0 | — |
| wa7ed | واحد | 1 | — |
| juj | جوج | 2 | — |
| tlata | ثلاثة | 3 | — |
| reb3a | ربعة | 4 | — |
| khmsa | خمسة | 5 | — |
| setta | ستة | 6 | — |
| seb3a | سبعة | 7 | — |
| tmnya | تمانية | 8 | — |
| tes3ud | تسعود | 9 | — |
| 3shra | عشرة | 10 | — |
| 3shrin | عشرين | 20 | — |
| tlatin | ثلاثين | 30 | — |
| mya | مية | 100 | — |
Patterns to notice
- Eleven is 7dash and twelve is tnash.
- For 21, say wa7ed w 3shrin: literally one and twenty.
- Prices are often stated quickly, so practice listening as well as reading.
- Repeat phone numbers in short groups to confirm them.
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Sources and editorial note
This guide was prepared from established Moroccan Arabic learning references and checked for practical beginner use. Darija is a living spoken language, so spelling, vocabulary, and pronunciation can vary by region and speaker.