How to say “you're welcome” in Moroccan Darija
English uses welcome for two things, and Moroccan Darija has a word for each. After someone thanks you, the reply is bla jmil. To welcome a person, say merhba, or merhba bik, welcome to you.
You're welcome
bla jmil
بلا جميل
Say it: bla JMEEL
More ways to say it
| English | Darija | Arabic script | Say it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome | merhba | مرحبا | MER-ha-ba |
| Welcome to you | merhba bik | مرحبا بيك | MER-ha-ba BEEK |
| No problem | mashi mushkil | ماشي مشكل | MAA-shee MOOSH-kil |
In a real conversation
Ordering food
- Waitermerhba. ash bghiti?مرحبا. آش بغيتي؟Welcome. What would you like?
- Youtajin d-d-djaj w l-ma 'afak.طاجين د الدجاج والما عافاك.A chicken tagine and water, please.
- Waiterw shnu tsherb?وشنو تشرب؟And to drink?
- Youatay b-n-ne'na' bla sukkar.أتاي بالنعناع بلا سكر.Mint tea without sugar.
- Youbnin! l-hsab 'afak.بنين! الحساب عافاك.Delicious! The bill, please.
Good to know
- A few polite words make bargaining and asking for help much easier.
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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.