Ordering and paying
| Darija Latin | Arabic script | Meaning | Usage note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3afak, lmenu | عافاك، المينيو | The menu, please | — |
| Shnu 3ndkom? | شنو عندكم؟ | What do you have? | — |
| Bghit tajin | بغيت طاجين | I would like a tagine | — |
| Bla l7em | بلا لحم | Without meat | — |
| Bla sokkar | بلا سكر | Without sugar | — |
| Ma 7arrsh 3afak | ما حارش عافاك | Not spicy, please | — |
| Lma 3afak | الما عافاك | Water, please | — |
| Bnin bzzaf | بنين بزاف | Very delicious | — |
| L7sab 3afak | الحساب عافاك | The bill, please | — |
| Wach nqdr nkhlls b la carte? | واش نقدر نخلص بالكارت؟ | Can I pay by card? | — |
Useful food patterns
- Bghit + item means “I would like + item.”
- Bla + ingredient means “without + ingredient.”
- Use 3afak to make requests polite.
- If you have an allergy, explain it clearly rather than relying only on a memorized phrase.
Try it yourself
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1. 3afak, lmenu
عافاك، المينيو
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The menu, please
2. Shnu 3ndkom?
شنو عندكم؟
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What do you have?
3. Bghit tajin
بغيت طاجين
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I would like a tagine
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