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In this lesson, we will explore Moroccan Arabic vocabulary related to the days of the week.
Learning these words will help you communicate more effectively in Morocco and understand the cultural context around certain events and traditions.
- الأحد (al-ahad) - Sunday: This is the first day of the week and is often a day of rest and relaxation in Morocco.
- الإثنين (al-ithnayn) - Monday: This day marks the beginning of the work week in Morocco.
- الثلاثاء (ath-thalatha) - Tuesday: This day is often associated with good luck and is a popular day for weddings and other celebrations.
- الأربعاء (al-arba'a) - Wednesday: This day is often associated with spirituality and is a popular day for visiting mosques and other religious sites.
- الخميس (al-khamis) - Thursday: This day is often associated with family gatherings and is a popular day for preparing traditional Moroccan dishes such as couscous and tagine.
- الجمعة (al-jum'ah) - Friday: This is the holy day of the week for Muslims and is a day of prayer and reflection. Many businesses and government offices are closed on Fridays.
- السبت (as-sabt) - Saturday: This is the last day of the week and is often a day of leisure and recreation in Morocco.
It's important to note that in Moroccan culture, Friday is considered the most important day of the week because it is the day of prayer and reflection. Many families will gather for a special meal on Friday afternoons, and it's common to hear people wishing each other "Jum'ah Mubarak" (blessed Friday) on this day.
Days of the Week in Moroccan Arabic[edit | edit source]
The names of days in Moroccan Arabic differ from Modern Standard Arabic only in slight differences in pronunciation.
English | Moroccan Darija
(Arabic letters) |
Transliteration | Pronunciation |
---|---|---|---|
Sunday | الحد | al-ahad | El7edd |
Monday | التّنِين | al-ithnayn | Ettnin |
Tuesday | التّلات | ath-thalatha | Ettlat |
Wednesday | لاربْع | al-arba'a | Larbe3 |
Thursday | الْخميس | al-khamis | Elkhmis |
Friday | الجّمْعة | al-jum'ah | Ejjem3a |
Saturday | السّبْت | as-sabt | Essebt |
Examples[edit | edit source]
- Today is Tuesday = Lyuma tlat
- Tomorrow is Monday = Ghada tnin
Videos: Days of the Week in Moroccan Arabic: Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
Moroccan Arabic: lesson 4 / days of the week[edit | edit source]
Moroccan Darija voc : days of the week الدارجة المغربية ايام الاسبوع[edit | edit source]
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