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For Partners 💗🇲🇦
Love a Moroccan? Learn the Darija phrases that help you connect with your partner, their family, and everyday Moroccan life.
You don't need perfect Darija to make someone smile. A few words in your partner's language can make everyday moments feel more personal — from saying “I love you” to greeting their family.
01 · Sweet phrases for your partner 💗
Start with these simple phrases. You can use them in messages, conversations, or little everyday moments.
| English | Moroccan Darija |
|---|---|
| I love you. | Kanbghik. |
| I miss you. | Twa7shtk. |
| My love. | 7obi. |
| My heart. | 9albi. |
| My life. | 7yati. |
| You are beautiful. (to a woman) | Nti zwina. |
| You are handsome. (to a man) | Nta zwin. |
| I want to see you. | Bghit nshofk. |
02 · Talking to your partner's family 👋
You don't need to say a lot to make a good first impression. These useful phrases can help you feel more comfortable around the family.
| English | Moroccan Darija |
|---|---|
| Hello / Peace be upon you. | Salam 3likom. |
| How are you? (to one person) | Labas 3lik? |
| I'm fine, thank you. | Labas, l7amdullah. |
| Nice to meet you. | Mtsharfin. |
| Thank you. | Shukran. |
| Please / If you would. | 3afak. |
| It's delicious! | Bnin! |
| May God give you health. (often said after a meal or effort) | Bseha. |
Greetings matter in Morocco. When you arrive, take a moment to greet people before jumping into a conversation. A warm Salam 3likom and a smile are a great start.
03 · Family vocabulary 👨👩👧
Learn the words you'll hear when your partner talks about their family.
| English | Moroccan Darija |
|---|---|
| My family | L3aila dyali |
| My mother | Lwalida |
| My father | Lwalid |
| My brother | Khoya |
| My sister | Khti |
| My parents | Walidin dyali |
| My partner / the person I'm with | rajli / marti |
Note: People may use different words for a romantic partner depending on the relationship and context. You can also simply use your partner's name.
04 · Build your own sentences 🧩
Learn these simple patterns and change one word to create new sentences.
Pattern 1 · My…
9albi dyali — My heart
L3aila dyali — My family
Add dyali after a noun to say “my”.
Pattern 2 · I want…
Bghit nshofk. — I want to see you.
Bghit nt3allem Darija. — I want to learn Darija.
Use bghit to say “I want”.
Pattern 3 · I love…
Kanbghik. — I love you.
Kanbghi lmaghrib. — I love Morocco.
The ending can change with the person or thing you're talking about.
05 · Real-life mini conversations 💬
Read each conversation aloud. Then try it again without looking at the English.
A: Labas 3lik?
How are you?
B: Labas, l7amdullah. W nta? / W nti?
I'm fine, thank God. And you?
A: Twa7shtk.
I miss you.
A: Salam 3likom!
Hello!
B: Wa 3likom salam! Labas 3lik?
Hello! How are you?
A: Labas, shukran. Mtsharfin!
I'm fine, thank you. Nice to meet you!
06 · Mini practice ✍️
Choose your answer before opening the solution.
1. How do you say “I love you”?
2. How do you say “I miss you”?
3. Your partner introduces you to their family. What can you say to greet everyone?
4. How do you say “my family”?
5. Complete the sentence: Bghit ______ Darija. (I want to learn Darija.)
💗 Your speaking challenge
Imagine you're talking to your Moroccan partner. Say these five things out loud in Darija:
1. Greet your partner.
2. Say “I love you”.
3. Say “I miss you”.
4. Say “my family”.
5. Say that you want to learn Darija.
Bonus: Record a 20-second voice message and send it to your partner. Small steps make a real difference!
07 · Track your progress ✅
☐ I can say “I love you” in Darija.
☐ I can say “I miss you”.
☐ I can greet my partner's family.
☐ I know at least five family words.
☐ I can build a sentence with bghit.
☐ I can say a few phrases without reading.
Make Darija part of your relationship 💗
Want to understand your partner's everyday Darija, feel more confident with their family, and connect with Moroccan culture? Let's practise together, one real-life conversation at a time.
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