Language/Moroccan-arabic/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Moroccan Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on the vocabulary related to drinks in Moroccan Arabic.
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Beverages, Mammal, Animal & Ordering Food in a Restaurant.
Ordering a drink[edit | edit source]
When ordering a drink in Morocco, it's common to use the verb نحشو ('nḥeššu') which means 'to fill'. For example, you can say:
- شحال بغيتي تنحشي؟ ('šḥal bġiti tanḥši?') - What would you like to drink?
- كندير نحتاجيو ('knedir n-ḥtajyu') - I would like [to order] it please.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Below is a list of the most common drinks in Moroccan Arabic:
| Moroccan Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| الشاي ('š-shay') | [ʃæːj] | Tea |
| القهوة ('l-qahwa') | [lqa.h'wa] | Coffee |
| اللبن ('l-lben') | [lə'bben] | Milk |
| الماء ('l-ma') | [ma] | Water |
| العصير ('l-ḥṣir') | [lə'ħ.sˁir] | Juice |
| العصير المضغوط ('l-ḥṣir l-mḍuġuṭ') | [lə'ħ.sˁir l.mdugˁu.t] | Fruit juice |
| الماء المعدني ('l-ma l-mεddini') | [ma µeddi.ni] | Mineral water |
| الكولا ('l-kula') | [lku'la] | Cola |
| العصير الطبيعي ('l-ḥṣir ṭṭabii3i') | [lə'ħ.sˁir.t'ta.bi.ʕi] | Natural juice |
| الشراب ('š-šrāb') | [ʃraːb] | Syrup |
Cultural information[edit | edit source]
Drinking tea is a big part of Moroccan culture. Moroccan tea is made with fresh mint leaves, green tea, and a lot of sugar. It is usually served in small glass cups and is offered as a sign of hospitality to guests. Moroccan tea is also known for its various health benefits.
Another popular drink in Morocco is coffee. Arabic coffee is strong, black, and unsweetened. It is usually served in small cups and is often accompanied by dates, figs, or other sweet treats. Like tea, coffee is also a sign of hospitality and welcoming in Moroccan culture.
The most popular juice in Morocco is freshly squeezed orange juice, which is available in almost every cafe and restaurant.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here's an example of a dialogue between two people ordering drinks in a cafe:
- Person 1: سلام عليكم، شحال باغي نحشي؟ ('salam ʕlikum, šḥal baġi naḥši?') - Hi, what would you like to drink?
- Person 2: لبن ساخن من فضلك ('lben sakhin mn fadlik') - Hot milk please.
- Person 1: متع الشاي ولا القهوة؟ ('mtʕa š-šay wla l-qahwa?') - With tea or coffee?
- Person 2: الشاي بلا ملي ولا منوخذ ('š-shay bla melli wla mnuxuḏ') - Tea without sugar or milk.
Further resources[edit | edit source]
To improve your Moroccan Arabic Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Moroccan Arabic Dictionary, by Andraos Moawad - A Taste of Morocco: A Culinary Journey, by Mohamed Belkhayat
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