Essential question patterns
| Darija Latin | Arabic script | Meaning | Usage note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wach labas? | واش لاباس؟ | Are you okay? | — |
| Shnu hada? | شنو هادا؟ | What is this? | — |
| Fin kayn...? | فين كاين...؟ | Where is...? | — |
| Shkoun hada? | شكون هادا؟ | Who is this? | — |
| Kifash ndir? | كيفاش ندير؟ | How do I do it? | — |
| 3lash? | علاش؟ | Why? | — |
| Fuqash? | فوقاش؟ | When? | — |
| Bsh7al? | بشحال؟ | How much? | — |
Keep questions clear
- Use wach to introduce many yes-or-no questions.
- Put the question word near the beginning.
- Ask one short question at a time.
- Repeat the key noun if the answer is unclear.
Try it yourself
Read each Darija example aloud, then recall its meaning before opening the answer. Repeat without looking at the table above.
1. Wach labas?
واش لاباس؟
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Are you okay?
2. Shnu hada?
شنو هادا؟
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What is this?
3. Fin kayn...?
فين كاين...؟
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Where is...?
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