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Introducing yourself is one of the first things you’ll need in Moroccan Arabic (Darija). Here are the most common phrases to say your name, ask someone’s name, and share where you are from.
| Darija | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| Shno smitak? | What’s your name? | Comment tu t’appelles ? |
| Smiti Ahmed | My name is Ahmed | Je m’appelle Ahmed |
| Mnin nta? | Where are you from? (to male) | Tu viens d’où ? (masc.) |
| Mnin nti? | Where are you from? (to female) | Tu viens d’où ? (fém.) |
| Ana mn Casablanca | I am from Casablanca | Je viens de Casablanca |
| Ch7al f 3omrak? | How old are you? | Tu as quel âge ? |
| 3andi 25 3am | I am 25 years old | J’ai 25 ans |
| Mtcharfin | Nice to meet you | Enchanté |
📖 Example Conversation
Here’s a short dialogue in Darija with translation:
- Person A: Salam! Shno smitk? → Hello! What’s your name?
- Person B: Smiti Youssef. W nta? → My name is Youssef. And you?
- Person A: Ana Sofia. Mnin nta? → I’m Sofia. Where are you from?
- Person B: Ana mn Marrakech. → I am from Marrakech.
- Person A: Mtcharfin → Nice to meet you!
💡 Tip: In Darija, when speaking politely, you can add "Sidi" (sir) or "Lalla" (madam) after the name. Example: Shukran Lalla (Thank you, Madam).
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