EVERYDAY VOCABULARY

Days, Dates, and Time in Moroccan Darija

Time expressions appear in transport, work, invitations, and appointments. Confirm both the day and the hour, especially when plans are made quickly.

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Updated Jul 13, 2026

Useful time words

Darija LatinArabic scriptMeaningUsage note
lyumاليومtoday
ghddaغداtomorrow
lbare7البارحyesterday
dabaداباnow
mn be3dمن بعدlater / afterward
sh7al f sa3a?شحال فالساعة؟What time is it?
f sa3a jujفالساعة جوجat two o’clock

Days of the week

Darija LatinArabic scriptMeaningUsage note
tninالتنينMonday
tlatالثلاثTuesday
larb3الأربعWednesday
lkhmisالخميسThursday
jem3aالجمعةFriday
sbtالسبتSaturday
l7edالأحدSunday

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Read each Darija example aloud, then recall its meaning before opening the answer. Repeat without looking at the table above.

  1. 1. lyum

    اليوم

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    today

  2. 2. ghdda

    غدا

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    tomorrow

  3. 3. lbare7

    البارح

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    yesterday

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