Language/Moroccan-arabic/Vocabulary/Family
Hi Moroccan Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the different members of a family and their roles in Moroccan culture. Family is an important aspect of Moroccan culture and is highly valued. By learning these words, you will be able to better understand and communicate with Moroccan people. Don't forget to practice with a native speaker using Polyglot Club and don't hesitate to ask any questions.
General Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some common words you might encounter when talking about family in Moroccan Arabic:
| Moroccan Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| أسرة | ʾusra | family |
| أب | ʾab | father |
| أم | ʾum | mother |
| شقيق | šqiq(un) | sibling |
| أخ | ʾax | brother |
| أخت | ʾxit | sister |
| إبن | ʾibn | son |
| إبنة | ʾibna | daughter |
| زوج | zwaǧ | husband |
| زوجة | zwaǧa | wife |
| حفيد | ḥfīđ | grandson |
| حفيدة | ḥfīđa | granddaughter |
| خالو | xālū | uncle |
| خالة | xāla | aunt |
| والد | walid | parent |
Extended Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Extended family members[edit | edit source]
| Moroccan Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| جد | jadd | grandfather |
| جدة | jadda | grandmother |
| ابن العم | ʾibn(l)ʿamm | cousin (male) |
| بنت العم | bnt(l)ʿamm | cousin (female) |
| إبن أخ | ʾibn(ax) | nephew |
| إبن أخت | ʾibn(xit) | niece |
Family Relationships[edit | edit source]
| Moroccan Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| عم | ʿamm | uncle (father's brother) |
| خال | xāl | uncle (mother's brother) |
| عمة | ʿamma | aunt (father's sister) |
| خالة | xāla | aunt (mother's sister) |
| حما | ḥammā | father-in-law |
| حماته | ḥammāt(u)h | mother-in-law |
| صهر | ṣaḥr | son-in-law |
| صهرة | ṣaḥra | daughter-in-law |
Family Activities and Expressions[edit | edit source]
Knowing these expressions will help you understand more about Moroccan culture and its attitudes toward family life:
| Moroccan Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| عيد الأم | ʿīd lʾum | Mother's Day |
| عيد الأب | ʿīd lʾab | Father's Day |
| يتزوج | ytzwǧ | to get married |
| زواج | zawāğ | marriage |
| حفلة الزواج | ḥflaẗ(z-zawaǧ) | wedding ceremony |
| حمام مغربي | ḥmām-mġribī | Moroccan hammam |
| طرد الوالد | ṭarǧ(l)-l-walīd | disownment |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here is an example dialogue between a Moroccan family:
- Father: واش كتجي البارح؟ (wāš ktǧī l-bārḥ?) (Did you come yesterday?)
- Son: بالتحديد، شي تاسعة (b-l-tḥddīd, ši tasʿa) (Exactly, at nine o'clock)
- Father: كيف عائلة بدر؟ (kīf ʿāylaẗ(u) Badr?) (How is the Badr family doing?)
- Aunt: الحمد لله، الكل مزيان (l-ḥmd(llāh), lkōll mzyān) (Alhamdulillah, everyone is fine)
- Grandmother: راه طيب عندي فماشي. (rāh ṭēb ʿndi f-māšī) (He's good, at least on my side)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations, you have now learned important vocabulary and expressions related to family in Moroccan Arabic. Remember to keep practicing and don't forget to check out the Vocabulary section to improve your knowledge further. Family is an important aspect of Moroccan culture, and knowing these words will help you better understand and communicate with Moroccan people. Have fun learning and exploring the world of Moroccan Arabic!
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Sources[edit | edit source]
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
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- Jobs
- Hygiene Cleanliness Expressions
- Months of the Year
- Numbers 20, 30, 40 ... 99
- Seasons
- Family Members
- Verbs in Moroccan Arabic
- Feelings and Emotions