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Hello, I'm… 👋
Your first steps into Moroccan Darija. Learn how to greet people, introduce yourself, and start real conversations.
Salam! 👋 Welcome to your first Darija lesson. Whether you're visiting Morocco, learning for your Moroccan partner, or simply curious about our culture, you're in the right place.
Today, you'll learn how to say hello, tell people your name, share where you're from, and introduce yourself in just 30 seconds.
🧠What you'll learn
01 · Greetings & everyday phrases → 02 · Introduce yourself → 03 · Pronouns made simple → 04 · Build your first sentences → 05 · Your 30-second challenge →01. Start with a Salam 👋
In Morocco, a simple greeting can open the door to a conversation. Start with these everyday expressions.
| English | Darija |
|---|---|
| Hello / Peace be upon you | Salam |
| Hi / Hello (informal) | Salam! |
| How are you? (to a man) | Labas 3lik? |
| How are you? (to a woman) | Labas 3lik? |
| I'm fine | Labas, l7amdullah |
| Thank you | Shukran |
| Goodbye | Bslama |
💡 Friend tip: You'll often hear Labas? as a quick way to ask how someone is doing. Keep it natural and don't worry about sounding perfect on day one!
02. What's your name? 🙋
Let's put your first words together.
ASK SOMEONE
Shnu smiytek?
What's your name?
ANSWER
Smiyti Ahmed.
My name is Ahmed.
Now learn these useful sentences:
- Ana men Mirikan. — I'm from America.
- Ana men Canada. — I'm from Canada.
- Ana men britanya. — I'm from England.
- Ana kanhder darija shwiya. — I speak a little Darija.
Change the country to your own and make the sentence yours!
03. Meet your pronouns 🧩
These small words help you talk about yourself and the people around you.
| English | Darija |
|---|---|
| I | Ana |
| You (singular) | Nta (man) / Nti (woman) |
| He | Huwa |
| She | Hiya |
| We | 7na |
| They | Huma |
04. The secret: Darija keeps it simple ✨
In English, you say "I am Ahmed." In everyday Moroccan Darija, you can simply say:
Ana Ahmed.
I'm Ahmed.
You usually don't need a separate word for "am" in this kind of sentence.
Look at these examples:
- Ana Ahmed. — I'm Ahmed.
- Nta Youssef. — You're Youssef. (to a man)
- Hiya Sara. — She's Sara.
⚠️ Remember: Darija changes with context. You won't omit "to be" in every sentence; this pattern is a simple starting point for introducing people.
05. Your 30-second challenge 🎯
Time to stop reading and start speaking! Use this template to introduce yourself out loud.
Salam! Smiyti [your name].
Ana men [your country].
Ana kanhder darija shwiya.
Labas, l7amdullah!
Say it slowly first, then try again without looking. You don't need to be perfect — you just need to start.
Can you do it without looking? 👀
☐ I can greet someone in Darija.
☐ I can say my name.
☐ I can say where I'm from.
☐ I can introduce myself in 30 seconds.
Ready to speak real Darija?
Reading is a great start. Now let's practise together, build real sentences, and help you feel more confident speaking with Moroccans.
Book a Darija Lesson →Your Moroccan friend, one lesson away. ❤️
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Bseha w raha. ☕
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