Understanding time-related words is essential when speaking Darija. Here’s a list of useful time vocabulary in English, Darija, and French.
| English | Darija | French |
|---|---|---|
| Hour | Sa3a | Heure |
| Minute | Dqiqa | Minute |
| Second | Taniya | Seconde |
| Morning | Sbah | Matin |
| Afternoon | 3shiya | Après-midi |
| Evening | Msa | Soir |
| Night | Lil | Nuit |
| Today | Lyoum | Aujourd’hui |
| Tomorrow | Ghada | Demain |
| Yesterday | Lbar7 | Hier |
💡 Tip: In Darija, time expressions often go with "l" (in/at). Example:
f sbah = in the morning, lyoum = today, l lil = at night.
