During the ride
| Darija Latin | Arabic script | Meaning | Usage note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi! | طاكسي! | Taxi! | — |
| Bghit nmshi l... | بغيت نمشي ل... | I want to go to... | — |
| Sh3el lkontor 3afak | شعل الكونطور عافاك | Turn on the meter, please | — |
| Wqef hna 3afak | وقف هنا عافاك | Stop here, please | — |
| Nishan | نيشان | Straight ahead | — |
| Dur 3la limn | دور على ليمن | Turn right | — |
| Dur 3la lisr | دور على ليسر | Turn left | — |
| Sh7al ghadi tkhod? | شحال غادي تاخد؟ | How long will it take? | — |
| Sh7al? | شحال؟ | How much? | — |
| Khlli lbaqi | خلي الباقي | Keep the change | — |
Before you set off
- Show the exact destination on your phone.
- For a metered taxi, politely ask for the meter at the start.
- Carry smaller notes and coins when possible.
- Use landmarks if the street address is unfamiliar.
Try it yourself
Read each Darija example aloud, then recall its meaning before opening the answer. Repeat without looking at the table above.
1. Taxi!
طاكسي!
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Taxi!
2. Bghit nmshi l...
بغيت نمشي ل...
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I want to go to...
3. Sh3el lkontor 3afak
شعل الكونطور عافاك
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Turn on the meter, please
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