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Tunisian Arabic Vocabulary → Common Phrases → Ordering Food and Drinks

As a tourist in Tunisia, trying local food is a must! In this lesson, you will learn how to order food and drinks in Tunisian Arabic.

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Basic Phrases[edit | edit source]

Before diving into ordering specific dishes, here are some basic phrases you need to know:

  • Marhaba: Hello
  • Shukran: Thank you
  • Min fadlak: Please (used when asking for something)
  • La: No
  • Naam: Yes

When entering a restaurant, you may say "Marhaba" to greet the staff or waiter. When you need something, you can say "Min fadlak" as a polite way to ask for it. When you are satisfied, you can say "Shukran."

Ordering Food[edit | edit source]

When it comes to ordering food, it’s essential to be able to ask for specific dishes and customize your order. Here are some useful Tunisian Arabic phrases:

Tunisian Arabic Pronunciation English
Aji ya khoya. Ah-jee ya khoya Come here, brother. (used to call a waiter)
Ana uridu... Ah-nah oo-ree-doo... I’d like…
Al-m’tamad, min fadlak. Alm-ta-mad meen fad-lak The menu, please.
Shorba bel harissa Shor-ba bel ha-rissa Soup with harissa pepper
Salade mechouia Sa-laad me-shwi-ya Grilled pepper salad
Brique à l'oeuf Bra-yeek a l’oof Pastry filled with egg, cheese and parsley
Couscous bil-hout Koose-koos b’il-hoot Couscous with fish
Tajine maadnous Ta-jeen maad-noos Spicy lamb stew
Lablabi Lab-la-bee Chickpea soup
Boga'cha Bo-ga-cha Stuffed vegetable with minced meat
Makroudh M'k-rood Pastry stuffed with dates

Remember to use "min fadlak" when you ask for the menu. If you don't know what to order or have difficulty pronouncing some of the dishes, you can ask for recommendations by saying "Maa tybee?" (What is good?).

You may come across various types of dishes in Tunisian restaurants, such as "couscous." If you want to add meat to the dish, say "with meat" (bil-lah-meh). If you are a vegetarian, you can say "without meat" (ba'ed lah-ma).

Ordering Drinks[edit | edit source]

Tunisia has a variety of tasty beverages, such as "qalb ellouz," a sweet almond drink or "merguez," a spicy orange drink. Here are some phrases related to ordering drinks:

Tunisian Arabic Pronunciation English
Ma'a maadnous Ma'a maad-noos Mint tea with pine nuts and almonds
Maya Mah-ya Water
Berod Ber-rod Cold (used for cold drinks)
Kerkedeh Ker-ked-ha Hibiscus tea
Qahwa Kah-wa Coffee
Bira Bee-ra Beer
Maazizya Mahzee-z-yah Fruit juice
Kahlouch Kahl-ooch Melon juice

You can add "shwaya" (a little) before any adjective to adjust the taste, for instance "shwaya berod" is "a little cold."

Remember to be friendly and polite with the waiter or staff. Say "Shukran" to thank them when they serve you, and "La shukran" if you don't want something.

Now you're ready to order food and drinks in Tunisia! Use these phrases and don't be afraid to ask for help. Tunisians are friendly and willing to assist foreigners in exploring their culture through food.

Table of Contents - Tunisian Arabic Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Nouns and Pronouns


Common Phrases and Expressions


Verbs and Verb Conjugation


Numbers and Counting


Tunisian Society and Customs


Adjectives and Adverbs


Transportation and Travel


Tunisian Holidays and Celebrations


Questions and Statements


Emergencies and Health


Tunisian Arts and Literature


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Sports and Recreation


Tunisian History and Geography


Negation and Interrogation


Work and Employment


Tunisian Folklore and Mythology

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