Language/Standard-moroccan-tamazight/Vocabulary/Drinks

Standard Moroccan Tamazight Vocabulary - Drinks

Hi Standard Moroccan Tamazight learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will explore the world of drinks in Standard Moroccan Tamazight. Drinks are an essential part of daily life, whether it is hot tea with fresh mint leaves, a cool glass of lemonade on a hot day, or a warm cup of milk before bed. We will cover a variety of common drinks, their cultural significance, and how to order them at a cafe or market. So, let's get started!

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Types of Drinks

In Standard Moroccan Tamazight, drinks are called "ashriq" (أشريك). Here are a few examples of popular drinks:

Standard Moroccan Tamazight	Pronunciation	English
أمان	ăman	Water
شاي	shay	Tea
قهوة	qahwa	Coffee
حليب	ħalib	Milk
زيتون	zitun	Olive juice
عصير	ăsir	Juice
لبن	lben	Buttermilk
آيس تي	ais ti	Iced tea

Tea in Moroccan Culture

Tea, or "shay" (شاي) in Standard Moroccan Tamazight, is the most popular drink in Morocco. In fact, it is often referred to as the "Moroccan whiskey" due to its potency and prevalence. Drinking tea is an integral part of Moroccan culture, and often serves as a symbol of hospitality and friendship.

To make Moroccan mint tea, gather the following ingredients:

• Fresh mint leaves
• Green tea leaves
• Sugar

Here's a recipe you can follow:

1. Heat up water in a tea kettle.
2. Add green tea leaves to a teapot. Pour in hot water and let steep for a few minutes.
3. Discard the first infusion and repeat 2-3 times.
4. Add fresh mint leaves and sugar to the teapot.
5. Pour hot water over the mint leaves and let steep for 10 minutes.
6. Pour the tea into small glasses and serve.

In Morocco, tea is traditionally served in small glasses known as "glasses of friendship" and sweetened with sugar. It is customary to pour the tea from a height to create foam on the surface of the tea, a technique known as "teapot height". This is believed to enhance the flavor and aroma of the tea.

Ordering Drinks at a Cafe or Market

If you are visiting a cafe or market in Morocco, it might be helpful to know some basic phrases to order drinks. Here is a dialogue to help you get started:

• Person 1: مرحبا، أود شرب كوب من الشاي، من فضلك. (Hello, I would like to drink a cup of tea, please.)
• Person 2: حَاضِر، هَلْ تُرِيدُ الشَّايُ بِالنَّعْنَاعِ أَمْ بِدُونِهِ؟ (Certainly, would you like the tea with mint or without?)
• Person 1: بِالنَّعْنَاعِ، مِنْ فَضْلِكَ. (With mint, please.)
• Person 2: هل تفضل الشاي حلوًا أو غير حلو؟ (Do you prefer the tea sweet or unsweetened?)
• Person 1: حلوًا، من فضلك. (Sweetened, please.)

Conclusion

Drinks are an integral part of Moroccan culture and daily life. To truly immerse yourself in Moroccan culture, try making some Moroccan mint tea, or order a local drink at a cafe or market. Don't forget to practice your Standard Moroccan Tamazight skills with native speakers on Polyglot Club and improve your vocabulary with our [Language/Standard-moroccan-tamazight/Vocabulary|Vocabulary] section. Keep learning, and enjoy your next glass of delicious Moroccan tea! 😊

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