Language/Moroccan-arabic/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week

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.

1. الأحد (al-ahad) - Sunday: This is the first day of the week and is often a day of rest and relaxation in Morocco.
2. الإثنين (al-ithnayn) - Monday: This day marks the beginning of the work week in Morocco.
3. الثلاثاء (ath-thalatha) - Tuesday: This day is often associated with good luck and is a popular day for weddings and other celebrations.
4. الأربعاء (al-arba'a) - Wednesday: This day is often associated with spirituality and is a popular day for visiting mosques and other religious sites.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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

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 (Romantization)
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

• Today is Tuesday = Lyuma tlat
• Tomorrow is Monday = Ghada tnin

Other Lessons

• Places in a City
• Drinks
• Beach
• Food
• Transportation Expressions
• Food in Moroccan Arabic
• Cardinal Numbers in Moroccan Arabic
• Bathroom
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Animals