Family in Darija: How to Talk About Your Loved Ones in Moroccan Arabic
Family in Darija: How to Talk About Your Loved Ones in Moroccan Arabic
In Moroccan culture, family is everything. Whether you're meeting new people, introducing yourself, or just chatting, you’ll often be asked about your family.
This post covers essential Darija vocabulary to talk about your parents, siblings, children, and relatives—with pronunciation help and example sentences.
Basic Family Vocabulary
| English | Darija | |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Lfamila | |
| Father / Dad | Lwalid | |
| Mother / Mom | Lwalid | |
| Son | Waldi | |
| Daughter | Banti | |
| Brother | Khoya | |
| Sister | Kheti | |
| Husband | Rajli | |
| Wife | Mrati | |
| Child (m/f) | Wald / Bant |
Extended Family
| English | Darija | |
|---|---|---|
| Grandmother | Jada | |
| Grandfather | Jadi | |
| Uncle (father’s side) | 3ami | |
| Uncle (mother’s side) | Khali | |
| Aunt (father’s side) | 3amti | |
| Aunt (mother’s side) | Khalti | |
| Cousin (m/f) | wald/ bant 3ammi/3amti / khali/khalti |
Sample Sentences to Practice
- 3andi khoya kbir o kheti sghira.
I have an older brother and a younger sister.
- Lwalida smitha Latifa o lwalid smito Hassan.
My mom’s name is Latifa and my dad’s is Hassan.
- Mshit 3and jada f l3otla.
I visited my grandmother during the holiday.
- Lfamila dyali kbira o 3andna bezaf dyal la3mam o l3mat.
My family is big and we have lots of uncles and aunts.
Cultural Tip
In Morocco, people often introduce themselves by mentioning their parents or family roots.
It’s not unusual to hear: "Ana wald lhaj..." (I'm the son of [Haj]) — as a sign of respect and lineage.
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