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Darija greetings: saying hello in Moroccan Arabic

A greeting is usually the very first Darija word people learn, and already a first step toward real conversation. Here are the essential greetings, with pronunciation recorded by a native speaker.

How do you say hello in Darija?

Hello is Salam in Darija, or more casually Ahlan. To ask how someone is doing, you say Labas?, with Bikhir, L7amdullah (good, thank God) as the usual reply. To say goodbye, you say Beslama. The 7 in words like L7amdullah isn't a typo: it's a sign for an Arabic guttural sound English doesn't have.

Looking for more than greetings? Check out the complete Darija word list.

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