Useful time words
| Darija Latin | Arabic script | Meaning | Usage note |
|---|---|---|---|
| lyum | اليوم | today | — |
| ghdda | غدا | tomorrow | — |
| lbare7 | البارح | yesterday | — |
| daba | دابا | now | — |
| mn be3d | من بعد | later / afterward | — |
| sh7al f sa3a? | شحال فالساعة؟ | What time is it? | — |
| f sa3a juj | فالساعة جوج | at two o’clock | — |
Days of the week
| Darija Latin | Arabic script | Meaning | Usage note |
|---|---|---|---|
| tnin | التنين | Monday | — |
| tlat | الثلاث | Tuesday | — |
| larb3 | الأربع | Wednesday | — |
| lkhmis | الخميس | Thursday | — |
| jem3a | الجمعة | Friday | — |
| sbt | السبت | Saturday | — |
| l7ed | الأحد | Sunday | — |
Try it yourself
Read each Darija example aloud, then recall its meaning before opening the answer. Repeat without looking at the table above.
1. lyum
اليوم
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today
2. ghdda
غدا
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tomorrow
3. lbare7
البارح
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yesterday
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