How to say “hello” in Moroccan Darija
The full greeting in Moroccan Darija is salamu 'alaykum, and the answer you give back is wa 'alaykum s-salam. The short form is salam, hi. Below are all three with Arabic script and an easy guide to say them.
Hello (peace be upon you)
salamu 'alaykum
السلام عليكم
Say it: sa-LAA-moo a-LAY-koom
More ways to say it
| English | Darija | Arabic script | Say it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reply: and upon you peace | wa 'alaykum s-salam | وعليكم السلام | wa a-LAY-koom s-sa-LAAM |
| Hi | salam | سلام | sa-LAAM |
| Good morning | sbah l-khir | صباح الخير | sbah l-KHEER |
| Welcome | merhba | مرحبا | MER-ha-ba |
In a real conversation
At the pharmacy
- Yousalam. kayderrni kershi.سلام. كيضرني كرشي.Hello. I have a stomach ache.
- Pharmacistmen imta?من إمتى؟Since when?
- Youmen l-bareh.من البارح.Since yesterday.
- Pharmacistkhud hada, tlata d-l-merrat f-n-nhar.خود هادا، تلاتة د المرات فالنهار.Take this, three times a day.
Good to know
- Moroccans greet a lot. A warm salam opens every door.
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How to read this page: in the "say it" guide, CAPITALS = stressed syllable. In the Darija spelling, ' = ع (a tight throat sound; just pause if you can't). Arabic script: spelling varies; this is common usage.