Everyday essentials
| Darija Latin | Arabic script | Meaning | Usage note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salam | سلام | Hello / peace | — |
| Salam 3likom | السلام عليكم | Peace be upon you | A widely used greeting. |
| Wa 3likom salam | وعليكم السلام | And peace be upon you | The conventional reply. |
| Labas? | لاباس؟ | Are you well? / Everything okay? | — |
| Kif dayr? | كيف داير؟ | How are you? (to a man) | — |
| Kif dayra? | كيف دايرة؟ | How are you? (to a woman) | — |
| Bikhir, lhamdulillah | بخير، الحمد لله | Fine, thank God | — |
| 3afak | عافاك | Please | — |
| Shukran | شكرا | Thank you | — |
| La shukran 3la wajib | لا شكر على واجب | You're welcome | — |
| Sme7 liya | سمح ليا | Excuse me / sorry | — |
| Ah | آه | Yes | — |
| La | لا | No | — |
| Ma fhemtsh | ما فهمتش | I didn't understand | — |
| 3awed 3afak | عاود عافاك | Repeat, please | — |
| Hder bshwiya 3afak | هضر بشوية عافاك | Speak slowly, please | — |
| Fin kayn...? | فين كاين...؟ | Where is...? | — |
| Bsh7al hada? | بشحال هادا؟ | How much is this? | — |
How to make the phrases stick
- Say each phrase aloud five times.
- Practice both asking and answering.
- Attach each phrase to a real place or situation.
- Listen for regional pronunciation differences without treating them as errors.
Try it yourself
Read each Darija example aloud, then recall its meaning before opening the answer. Repeat without looking at the table above.
1. Salam
سلام
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Hello / peace
2. Salam 3likom
السلام عليكم
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Peace be upon you
A widely used greeting.
3. Wa 3likom salam
وعليكم السلام
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And peace be upon you
The conventional reply.
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