Language/Moroccan-arabic/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Moroccan Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn useful Moroccan Arabic vocabulary related to education, as well as cultural information and interesting facts about the Moroccan education system.
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Quantity in Moroccan Arabic & Beach.
Heading 1: Moroccan School System[edit | edit source]
In Morocco, students attend school for a total of 13 years. The system is divided into three stages:
Heading 2: Primary School (المدرسة الابتدائية)[edit | edit source]
Primary school starts at age 6 and finishes at age 12. During this stage, students learn fundamental subjects such as Arabic, French, mathematics, science, and Islamic studies.
Here are some of the basic vocabulary words you might hear in a Moroccan primary school:
| Moroccan Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| مدرسة | medresa | school |
| معلم(ة) | m3allim(m3allima) | teacher(male/female) |
| طالب(ة) | talib(taliba) | student(male/female) |
| قلم | qlam | pen |
| سبورة | sboura | blackboard |
| كتاب | ktāb | book |
Heading 3: Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Teacher: السلام عليكم، يا أطفال! (Assalamu alaykum, ya atfal!) - (Hello, children!)
- Students: وعليكم السلام أستاذ (Wa alaikum assalam, astad) - (Hello, teacher)
- Teacher: كيف حالكم؟ (Kif halukum?) - (How are you?)
- Student 1: بخير، شكرا. (Bekhir, shukran) - (I'm fine, thank you.)
- Student 2: وأنت يا أستاذ؟ (Wa anta ya astad?) - (And you, teacher?)
- Teacher: بخير أيضًا، شكرا (Bekhir aydaan, shukran) - (I'm fine too, thank you.)
Heading 2: Middle School (المدرسة الإعدادية)[edit | edit source]
Middle school starts at age 12 and finishes at age 15. During this stage, students continue to learn the same basic subjects and also start to learn new topics such as technology, history, geography, and art.
Here are some Moroccan Arabic vocabulary words you might hear in a Moroccan middle school:
| Moroccan Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| فصل | fassl | classroom |
| مركز التوجيه | markaz at-tawjih | guidance center |
| أستاذ التربية الإسلامية | astad at-tarbiya al-Islamiya | Islamic education teacher |
| الأختبار الشفوي | al-akh’tibar ach-chafawi | oral exam |
| الأختبار التحريري | al-akh’tibar at-tahriri | written exam |
Heading 3: Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Teacher: السلام عليكم، يا تلاميذ! (Assalamu alaykum, ya talamiḏ!) - (Hello, students!)
- Students: وعليكم السلام أستاذ. (Wa alaikum assalam, astad.) - (Hello, teacher.)
- Teacher: هل فهمتم درس اليوم؟ (Halo fhimtum dars elyom?) - (Did you understand today's lesson?)
- Student 1: نعم. (Na3am.) - (Yes.)
- Student 2: لا، كان صعبا. (Lā, kan ṣaeaaba.) - (No, it was difficult.)
- Teacher: حسنا، سانقوم بشرحه مرة أخرى. (Hsana, sanqum bshrah marat akhira.) - (Okay, I will explain it again.)
Heading 2: High School (المدرسة الثانوية)[edit | edit source]
High school starts at age 15 and finishes at age 18. During this stage, students take specialized courses preparing them for university or vocational training.
Here are some Moroccan Arabic vocabulary words you might hear in a Moroccan high school:
| Moroccan Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| الباكالوريا | al-baccalaureat | baccalaureate |
| شهادة الثانوية | shahada at-thanawiya | high school diploma |
| الفرع | lfir3 | branch (related to fields of study) |
| امتحان الدورة الأولى | imtihan ad-dawra al-ula | first term exam |
| امتحان الدورة الثانية | imtihan ad-dawra ath-thaniya | second term exam |
Heading 3: Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Student: مرحبا أصدقائي! هل بدأتموا مراجعة لامتحان الباكالوريا؟ (Merheba asdikaye, hal bd’aytumo marajaa’a limtihan al-baccalaureat?) - (Hello, friends! Have you started reviewing for the baccalaureate exam?)
- Student 1: نعم، نحن ندرس كثيرا هذه الأيام! (Na3am, nḥan nḍ̣ros katirana hadhih el’ayyām!) - (Yes, we are studying a lot these days!)
- Student 2: حسنا، آمل أن ننجح جميعا! (Hassanän, aamal ’än nanjehou jamięcan!) - (Okay, I hope we all pass!)
Heading 1: University Education[edit | edit source]
Students can attend university after completing high school. Moroccan universities offer many different fields of study, including engineering, law, medicine, and the arts.
Here are some Moroccan Arabic vocabulary words you might hear in a Moroccan university:
| Moroccan Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| الجامعة | ljami3a | university |
| كلية | kulliya | faculty |
| العام الدراسي | el3am ed-drsi | academic year |
| الدرجة | ddrga | degree |
| الأساتذة | l3asataza | professors |
Heading 3: Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Student 1: مرحبا! ما هو التخصص الذي تدرسه في الجامعة؟ (Merhaba! Ma huwa altakhassus aladhy tadrosu fi aljami3a?) - (Hello! What's your major at the university?)
- Student 2: أنا أدرس الفنون التطبيقية. وأنت؟ (Ana adrosu alfunun attatbiqiya. Wa anta?) - (I'm studying applied arts. And you?)
- Student 1: أنا أدرس الهندسة المدنية. (Ana adrosu alhandasat almadaniya.) - (I'm studying civil engineering.)
Heading 1: Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, you learned some basic Moroccan Arabic vocabulary related to education. Use these words to communicate with Moroccans or while studying in Morocco. To further improve your Moroccan Arabic vocabulary, you can use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Jobs
- Thanking expressions
- Adjectives in Moroccan Arabic
- Beach
- City
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Cardinal Numbers in Moroccan Arabic
- Offering Help Asking for Favors
- Family