How to say “okay” in Moroccan Darija
Okay in Moroccan Darija is wakha. A close cousin is safi, which means enough or that's it. In the short conversation below, it is used to agree.
Okay / fine
wakha
واخا
Say it: WAA-kha
More ways to say it
| English | Darija | Arabic script | Say it |
|---|---|---|---|
| No problem | mashi mushkil | ماشي مشكل | MAA-shee MOOSH-kil |
| Enough / that's it | safi | صافي | SAA-fee |
| Of course | tab'an | طبعا | TAB-an |
| Yes | iyyeh | إيه | EE-yeh |
In a real conversation
Taking a petit taxi
- Youl-l-mdina l-qdima 'afak.للمدينة القديمة عافاك.To the medina, please.
- Driverkhamsin derhem.خمسين درهم.Fifty dirhams.
- Youshghel l-kontur 'afak.شغل الكونتور عافاك.Please use the meter.
- Driverwakha.واخا.Okay.
- Youwqef hna 'afak. bshhal?وقف هنا عافاك. بشحال؟Stop here, please. How much?
Good to know
- Moroccans greet a lot. A warm salam opens every door.
- You will also hear safi: enough, that's it, okay.
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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.