Around the House in Darija: Home Vocabulary for Beginners
Around the House in Darija: Home Vocabulary for Beginners
Your home is where you live, eat, sleep, and relax — so why not learn how to talk about it in Moroccan Arabic (Darija)?
This post gives you the essential household words, broken down by room and object, plus audio-style pronunciation help for beginners.
Rooms in the House (l-bitāt)
| English | Darija | |
|---|---|---|
| House | Dar | |
| Room | Bit | |
| Bedroom | Bit n3as | |
| Living room | Bit dyaf / Salon | |
| Kitchen | Kozina | |
| Bathroom | Twalit | |
| Toilet | Bit lma / twalit | |
| Balcony | Lbalkon |
Common Furniture
| English | Darija | |
|---|---|---|
| Bed | Namosiya | |
| Table | Tabla | |
| Chair | Kursi | |
| Sofa | Fotoy | |
| Closet | Lmaryo | |
| Mirror | Mraya | |
| Fridge | Tlaja |
Everyday Objects
| English | Darija | |
|---|---|---|
| Plate | Tabsil | |
| Spoon | M3il9a | |
| Cup | Kas | |
| Light | Do | |
| Door | Bab | |
| Window | Sharjam |
Sample Sentences
Fin kayna lkozina?
Where is the kitchen?
Jib lm3il9a mn tabla.
Bring the spoon from the table.
Bghit nash3al dow f bit dyaf.
I want to turn on the light in the living room.
Practice Tip
Try labeling objects in your house with sticky notes in Darija.
Every time you touch a kursi or open the bab, say the word out loud!
Want to practice more? Record yourself naming 10 objects in your room and tag @dailydarija — I’ll reshare!
Expand Your Home Vocabulary
🧼 Coming soon: “Cleaning and Chores in Darija”
🛒 Also check: Darija for Food & Shopping
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