Mastering Moroccan Darija: A Beginner's

Workbook

Workbook for Book 1 of the Moroccan

Darija Series
By: Shalene D.
About This Workbook

Welcome to the companion workbook for "Mastering Moroccan Darija: A Beginner's Guide -
Book 1 of the Moroccan Darija Series"! This workbook is part of a 5-part series designed to
guide you step-by-step through the exciting journey of learning Moroccan Darija.

The 5-Part Series Overview:

● Book 1: A Beginner's Guide - Introduction to essential phrases, pronunciation, and

vocabulary.
● Book 2: Intermediate Level – Expanding vocabulary and grammar to improve daily
conversation skills.
● Book 3: Advanced Grammar and Specialized Vocabulary – Focus on cultural insights
and different contexts.
● Book 4: Real-World Application – Storytelling, debating, and handling more advanced
conversations.
● Book 5: Fluency – Mastery through advanced communication, media immersion,
regional variations, and nuanced expression.

This workbook is designed to help you reinforce the foundational knowledge introduced in Book
1, allowing you to practice what you’ve learned, master new skills, and build confidence in
speaking Darija.

How to Use This Workbook

● Practice Regularly: The workbook is structured to encourage daily practice. Consistent

use will help you absorb and retain new concepts.
● Complete All Exercises: Each chapter includes exercises specifically designed for the
corresponding lessons. Completing each exercise will ensure a comprehensive
understanding of the material.
● Check Your Answers: At the end of each chapter, you'll find an answer key to help you
verify your work and identify areas for improvement.
● Speak and Write in Darija: Practice speaking and writing as much as possible. Use the
Latin script to hone your pronunciation and build confidence in using Moroccan Darija in
your daily life.

The Power of Immersion

One of the most effective ways to learn Moroccan Darija is through immersion. If you have
friends, family members, or acquaintances who speak Darija, ask them to communicate with
you exclusively in Darija. It might be challenging at first, but even when you only understand a
little, this approach will help you adapt quickly and naturally. Use the Darija you know
consistently, even if you only know one word in a sentence—include it when you speak! These
small efforts add up over time, gradually expanding your vocabulary and improving your fluency.
Immersion and regular use are key to rapidly advancing your skills and building confidence in
real-life conversations. Remember, practice makes perfect, and each word you use brings you
closer to becoming fluent.

Contents

1. Chapter 1: Introduction to Moroccan Darija

Exercises and Practice Activities
2. Chapter 2: The Darija Alphabet, Pronunciation & Writing in Latin Letters
Exercises and Practice Activities
3. Chapter 3: Basic Greetings and Polite Phrases
Exercises and Practice Activities
4. Chapter 4: Essential Grammar & Sentence Structure
Exercises and Practice Activities
5. Chapter 5: Useful Vocabulary for Daily Life
Exercises and Practice Activities
6. Chapter 6: Numbers in Moroccan Darija
Exercises and Practice Activities
7. Chapter 7: Feminine vs. Masculine in Moroccan Darija
Exercises and Practice Activities
8. Chapter 8: Conversational Practice & Contextual Usage
Exercises and Practice Activities
9. Chapter 9: Advanced Grammar, Contextual Usage & Practice
Exercises and Practice Activities

Let’s Begin!

Take your first step towards fluency by starting with Chapter 1, where we’ll review foundational
concepts of Moroccan Darija and practice key phrases together. Ready to get started? Grab a
pen, find a comfortable spot, and let’s embark on this language journey!
Chapter 1: Introduction to Moroccan Darija
Chapter Summary:
In this chapter, you learned about Moroccan Darija's basic sounds, its use of Latin letters, and
simple introductory phrases. You also learned how to represent certain unique sounds with
numbers. Now, let's strengthen that understanding with targeted exercises.

Exercises

Exercise 1: Pronunciation Practice

Say the following words aloud 5 times. Focus on the unique Darija sounds represented by
numbers:

1. 7lwa (Sweet)
2. 9hwa (Coffee)
3. 3afak (Please)
4. 9lb (Heart)
5. 7amdullah (Praise be to God)

Exercise 2: Match the Sounds

Match the Arabic letter to the corresponding Latin number used in Darija:

1. ‫ح‬
2. ‫ق‬
3. ‫ع‬

A. 7
B. 3
C. 9

Exercise 3: Latin Transliteration

Write the following words in Latin Darija:

1. 3afak (‫ – )عفاك‬Please
2. Sbah lkhir (‫ – )صباح الخير‬Good morning
3. 9lb (‫ – )قلب‬Heart

Exercise 4: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct Darija word in Latin letters:

1. Ana _______ l9hwa. (want)

2. Hiya kat-______ l7lwa. (eat)
 3. 3afak, ______ l7anut. (where)

Exercise 5: Short Conversations

Create a short conversation using the phrases you’ve learned in this chapter. Include a greeting,
a polite request, and a farewell.

Exercise 6: Identify the Sound

Identify which number in Darija Latin transliteration corresponds to the following sounds:

1. A strong guttural sound.

2. A deep, throaty “h” sound.
3. A sound pronounced from the back of the throat like a “q.”

Exercise 7: Vocabulary Practice

Translate these phrases into English:

1. Ana bikhir, 7amdullah.

2. Bghit nakol tajin.
3. Sbah lkhir, kif dayr?

Exercise 8: Listening Practice

Listen to native Darija speakers online and write down three phrases you hear, transcribing
them in Latin Darija.

Exercise 9: Fill in the Blanks (Conversation Practice)

Fill in the blanks with appropriate greetings: A: ", kif dayr?"

B: ", l7amdullah."

Exercise 10: Matching Practice

Match each phrase in Darija to its English meaning:

1. Sbah lkhir
2. 7lwa
3. 3afak

A. Sweet
B. Please
C. Good morning

Exercise 11: Writing Practice

Write five sentences in Latin Darija using any vocabulary learned in this chapter.

Exercise 12: Choose the Correct Translation

Which of these correctly translates to "I am well, thanks to God"? A. Ana bghit n9ra.
B. Ana bikhir, 7amdullah.
C. Ana mzyan.

Exercise 13: Rewrite in Latin Script

Rewrite these phrases in Latin Darija:

1. Thank God
2. Coffee
3. House

Exercise 14: Describe in Darija

Write a short description of your favorite food in Darija, using the vocabulary you've learned.

Exercise 15: Grammar Practice

Use the pronoun “Ana” to form a sentence using:

1. Want
2. Eat
3. Drink

Exercise 16: Listening Exercise

Listen to an audio clip and identify how many times the word "7lwa" is used.

Exercise 17: Role-Playing Exercise

Role-play with a partner, using greetings, asking how they are, and ending with a polite farewell.

Exercise 18: Translate to Latin Darija

Translate the following sentences into Latin Darija:

1. “Where is the coffee?”

2. “I want tea.”
3. “Please, give me bread.”

Exercise 19: True or False

State whether the following are true or false:

 1. 9 represents the “‫ ”ع‬sound in Darija.
2. The phrase "Sbah lkhir" means "Good morning."
3. "7amdullah" means "Please."

Exercise 20: Pronunciation Comparison

Compare the pronunciation of “7lwa” and “khobz.” What are the main differences in their
respective sounds?
Answer Key for Chapter 1

Exercise 1: Pronunciation Practice

Practice pronunciation.

Exercise 2: Match the Sounds

1. A. 7
2. C. 9
3. B. 3

Exercise 3: Latin Transliteration

1. 3afak
2. Sbah lkhir
3. 9lb

Exercise 4: Fill in the Blanks

1. Bghit
2. takol
3. fin

Exercise 5: Short Conversations

Example:
A: Sbah lkhir, kif dayr?
B: Bikhir, l7amdullah. 3afak, fin kayn l9hwa?
A: Hna qrib.

Exercise 6: Identify the Sound

1. 3
2. 7
3. 9

Exercise 7: Vocabulary Practice

1. I am fine, praise be to God.

2. I want to eat tajine.
3. Good morning, how are you?

Exercise 8: Listening Practice

Varies.
Exercise 9: Fill in the Blanks (Conversation Practice)

A: Sbah lkhir
B: Bikhir, l7amdullah

Exercise 10: Matching Practice

1. C. Good morning
2. A. Sweet
3. B. Please

Exercise 11: Writing Practice

Varies.

Exercise 12: Choose the Correct Translation

B. Ana bikhir, 7amdullah.

Exercise 13: Rewrite in Latin Script

1. 7amdullah
2. 9hwa
3. Bit

Exercise 14: Describe in Darija

Example:
Ana bghit nakol tajin b l7ut. (I want to eat fish tajine)

Exercise 15: Grammar Practice

1. Ana bghit n9ra.

2. Ana bghit nakol.
3. Ana bghit nshrb.

Exercise 16: Listening Exercise

Varies.

Exercise 17: Role-Playing Exercise

Varies.

Exercise 18: Translate to Latin Darija

1. Fin l9hwa?
2. Bghit atay.
 3. 3afak, 3tini khobz.

Exercise 19: True or False

1. False
2. True
3. False

Exercise 20: Pronunciation Comparison

"7lwa" uses a deep throaty "h" represented by "7," while "khobz" has a "kh" sound, pronounced
like the “ch” in “Bach.”
Chapter 2: The Darija Alphabet, Pronunciation & Writing
in Latin Letters
Chapter Summary:
In this chapter, you learned the essential sounds of Moroccan Darija, how to write Darija using
Latin letters and numbers, and practiced pronunciation through various exercises. Now, let's
reinforce this knowledge.

Exercises

Exercise 1: Pronunciation Practice

Say the following words out loud five times each. Pay attention to the specific sounds that are
unique to Darija:

1. Khobz (Bread)
2. 7lwa (Sweet)
3. 9hwa (Coffee)
4. 3afak (Please)
5. B7al9daba (As usual)

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the following sentences with the correct word in Latin Darija:

1. "Finkum ______ dyalk?" (pen)

2. "Ana _______ nrj3 ldar." (want)
3. "Hiya ______ l9hwa." (drink)

Exercise 3: Translate to Latin Darija

Translate the following sentences to Latin Darija:

1. "Please, where is the shop?"

2. "The boy is small."
3. "We drink tea."

Exercise 4: Match the Latin Representation with the Arabic Character

Match each sound represented by a number in Latin Darija with the corresponding Arabic
character:

1. 3
2. 7
3. 9
A. ‫ق‬
B. ‫ح‬
C. ‫ع‬

Exercise 5: Conversation Practice

Write a short conversation between two people, using greetings and phrases learned in Chapter
1 and 2. Be sure to use numbers to represent unique sounds in Latin Darija.

Exercise 6: Writing Practice

Rewrite the following words in Latin Darija:

1. Sweet
2. Coffee
3. Eye

Exercise 7: Listening Practice

Listen to online recordings of native Darija speakers and transcribe two sentences using Latin
letters.

Exercise 8: Fill in the Gaps

Fill in the blanks with the correct Latin representations of the Arabic script:

1. ‫ ______ لي‬،‫عفاك‬. (Excuse me)

2. ‫( فين ______؟‬shop)
3. ‫ كولشي‬،‫_____ سبحان هللا‬. (good)

Exercise 9: Pronunciation Comparison

Compare the pronunciation of "Khobz" and "7lwa". Write down the main differences you noticed
in terms of sound.

Exercise 10: Matching Practice

Match each word in Darija with its English equivalent:

1. 9hwa
2. 7lwa
3. 3in

A. Eye
B. Sweet
C. Coffee
Exercise 11: Create Your Own Sentences

Using the words learned in this chapter, write three sentences in Latin Darija.

Exercise 12: Pronunciation and Writing Practice

Wtire each of the following words in Latin Darija script:

1. Bread
2. Heart
3. Please

Exercise 13: Role-Playing Exercise

Role-play the following conversation with a partner:

1. Greet each other.

2. Ask how the other person is doing.
3. Ask about the location of the market.

Exercise 14: Multiple Choice - Choose the Correct Sentence

Which of the following is the correct translation of "I want to drink coffee"? A. Ana bghit nshrb
9hwa.
B. Ana nshrb lma.
C. Bghit nkol khobz.

Exercise 15: True or False

1. In Darija, the number "7" represents the sound "‫"ح‬.

2. "9hwa" means tea in Darija.
3. The letter "‫ "ق‬is represented by the number "9".

Exercise 16: Vocabulary Practice

Write down the Darija equivalent for the following words:

1. Book
2. Coffee
3. Sweet

Exercise 17: Grammar Practice

Write a sentence using:

1. The word "9lb" (heart).

2. The word "7lwa" (sweet).
 3. A greeting learned in this chapter.

Exercise 18: Identify the Correct Sound

Which of these numbers represents the guttural sound "‫ ?"ع‬A. 7

B. 3
C. 9

Exercise 19: Matching Exercise

Match each Darija phrase to its English meaning:

1. 3afak, fin kayn l7anut?

2. Ana bikhir, l7amdullah.
3. Nta w9til?

A. I am well, praise be to God.

B. Please, where is the shop?
C. Are you on time?

Exercise 20: Writing Practice with Transliteration

Rewrite the following Arabic phrases using the Latin Darija system:

1. The big house.

2. The New Book
3. The eye is beautiful
Answer Key for Chapter 2

Exercise 1: Pronunciation Practice

Practice pronunciation.

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

1. Stilu
2. bghit
3. kat-shrb

Exercise 3: Translate to Latin Darija

1. 3afak, fin kayn l7anut?

2. Wld sghir.
3. 7na kan-shrbo atay.

Exercise 4: Match the Latin Representation with the Arabic Character

1. C. ‫ع‬
2. B. ‫ح‬
3. A. ‫ق‬

Exercise 5: Conversation Practice

Example:
A: Sbah lkhir, kif dayr?
B: Bikhir, l7amdullah. 3afak, fin kayn l7anut?
A: L7anut qrib mn hna.

Exercise 6: Writing Practice

1. 7lwa
2. 9hwa
3. 3in

Exercise 7: Listening Practice

Varies.

Exercise 8: Fill in the Gaps

1. Smeh li
2. l7anut
3. mzyan
Exercise 9: Pronunciation Comparison

"Khobz" uses the "kh" sound pronounced like the "ch" in "Bach," whereas "7lwa" uses the deep
throaty "h" represented by "7."

Exercise 10: Matching Practice

1. C. Coffee
2. B. Sweet
3. A. Eye

Exercise 11: Create Your Own Sentences

Varies.

Exercise 12: Pronunciation and Writing Practice

1. Khobz
2. 9lb
3. 3afak

Exercise 13: Role-Playing Exercise

Varies.

Exercise 14: Multiple Choice - Choose the Correct Sentence

A. Ana bghit nshrb 9hwa.

Exercise 15: True or False

1. True
2. False
3. True

Exercise 16: Vocabulary Practice

1. Ktab
2. 9hwa
3. 7lwa

Exercise 17: Grammar Practice

1. Ana kan-hss b 9lb dyali.

2. Hiya kat-bghi l7lwa.
3. Sbah lkhir, kif dayr?
Exercise 18: Identify the Correct Sound

B. 3

Exercise 19: Matching Exercise

1. B. Please, where is the shop?

2. A. I am well, praise be to God.
3. C. Are you on time?

Exercise 20: Writing Practice with Transliteration

1. ddar lkbira
2. lktab ljdid
3. l3in jmil
Chapter 3: Basic Greetings and Polite Phrases
Chapter Summary:
In this chapter, you learned about greetings, polite phrases, and simple expressions in
Moroccan Darija. You also practiced using greetings in real-life situations and learned new
vocabulary. Let’s reinforce this knowledge with 20 exercises that will help you use greetings and
polite expressions with confidence.

Exercises

Exercise 1: Match the Greetings with Their Responses

Match each greeting to the appropriate response:

1. Ssalamu 3alaykum
2. Labas?
3. Sbah lkhir
4. Msa lkhir

A. Labas, l7amdullah
B. Msa nnour
C. Wa 3alaykum ssalam
D. Sbah nnour

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the following dialogues with the appropriate phrases:

1. A: "________, kif dayr?"

B: "Labas, ________."
2. A: "3afak, fin kayn l7anut?"
B: "Hna qrib, tmshi ______ o tlaqah."

Exercise 3: Vocabulary Practice

Write down the Darija equivalent for the following words:

1. Peace be upon you

2. Good morning
3. Please
4. Thank you

Exercise 4: Practice Writing Sentences

Using the greetings and polite phrases you learned, write three sentences that you would use
when meeting someone for the first time.
Exercise 5: Translate to Darija

Translate the following sentences into Darija:

1. "How is the family?"

2. "Good evening!"
3. "Excuse me, where is the shop?"

Exercise 6: True or False

Determine if the following statements are true or false:

1. "Labas?" means "Are you well?"

2. "Smeh li" is used to say "Thank you."
3. "Wa 3alaykum ssalam" is the response to "Ssalamu 3alaykum."

Exercise 7: Fill in the Gaps

Complete the sentences with the correct word:

1. "______, kif dayra?" (How are you? to a female)

2. "Shukran 3la ________." (the help)
3. "Lla _______" (May God protect you)

Exercise 8: Multiple Choice

Choose the correct response:

1. Sbah lkhir
A. Sbah nnour
B. Msa lkhir
C. Labas
2. Shukran
A. Labas
B. Bla jmil
C. 3afak

Exercise 9: Create a Conversation

Write a short conversation in Darija between two friends greeting each other and asking about
their well-being. Include at least four lines.

Exercise 10: Matching Practice

Match the Darija phrase to its English translation:

1. Msa lkhir
 2. Ash khbar l3a2ila?
3. Smeh li, fin kayn l7anut?

A. Good evening
B. Excuse me, where is the shop?
C. How is the family?

Exercise 11: Listening Practice

Listen to a native Darija speaker online and write down two greetings you hear. Use Latin letters
for transcription.

Exercise 12: Fill in the Blanks - Polite Expressions

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate polite phrases:

1. "________, bghit nshri tajin." (Please)

2. "________ 3la lmosa3ada." (Thank you)
3. "________ y7fdak" (May God)

Exercise 13: Translate to English

Translate the following Darija phrases to English:

1. "Labas, l7amdullah"
2. "Bikhir, shukran!"
3. "Kulshi mzyan."

Exercise 14: Role-Playing Exercise

Role-play a conversation with a partner where one person is greeting the other and asking for
help to find something.

Exercise 15: Pronunciation Practice

Say the following phrases out loud five times each to practice pronunciation:

1. Ssalamu 3alaykum
2. 3afak, 3tini lma
3. Labas, l7amdullah

Exercise 16: Match the Greeting to the Context

Match each greeting with the context in which it would be used:

1. 3id mbarak sa3id

2. Ssalamu 3alaykum
 3. Labas?

A. Meeting a friend
B. During a religious holiday
C. General greeting for any time of day

Exercise 17: Fill in the Gaps - Greetings During Specific Times

Complete the following greetings with the correct response:

1. "Msa ______!" (Good evening)

2. "Sbah ______!" (Good morning)
3. "Wa ______ ssalam" (And peace be upon you)

Exercise 18: Create Your Own Phrases

Create your own polite phrase using "3afak" (please). Write the phrase in Latin Darija.

Exercise 19: Correct the Mistake

Identify and correct the mistake in the following phrase:

"Smeh li, kif dyra?"
(Consider the grammar and the context of the conversation.)

Exercise 20: Vocabulary Matching

Match each Darija word to its English meaning:

1. L7amdullah
2. 3afak
3. Shukran
4. Smeh li

A. Excuse me
B. Thank you
C. Praise be to God
D. Please
Answer Key for Chapter 3

Exercise 1: Match the Greetings with Their Responses

1. C. Wa 3alaykum ssalam
2. A. Labas, l7amdullah
3. D. Sbah nnour
4. B. Msa nnour

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

1. Ssalamu 3alaykum, l7amdullah

2. nishan

Exercise 3: Vocabulary Practice

1. Ssalamu 3alaykum
2. Sbah lkhir
3. 3afak
4. Shukran

Exercise 4: Practice Writing Sentences

Varies.

Exercise 5: Translate to Darija

1. Ash khbar l3a2ila?

2. Msa lkhir!
3. Smeh li, fin kayn l7anut?

Exercise 6: True or False

1. True
2. False
3. True

Exercise 7: Fill in the Gaps

1. Kif dayra
2. lmosa3ada
3. y7fdak

Exercise 8: Multiple Choice

1. A. Sbah nnour
2. B. Bla jmil
Exercise 9: Create a Conversation

Example:
A: Ssalamu 3alaykum, kif dayr?
B: Wa 3alaykum ssalam, labas l7amdullah, w nta?
A: Ana bikhir, shukran!
B: Kulshi mzyan.

Exercise 10: Matching Practice

1. A. Good evening
2. C. How is the family?
3. B. Excuse me, where is the shop?

Exercise 11: Listening Practice

Varies.

Exercise 12: Fill in the Blanks - Polite Expressions

1. 3afak
2. Shukran
3. Lla

Exercise 13: Translate to English

1. "I am well, praise be to God."

2. "Good, thank you!"
3. "Everything is good."

Exercise 14: Role-Playing Exercise

Varies.

Exercise 15: Pronunciation Practice

Practice saying the phrases.

Exercise 16: Match the Greeting to the Context

1. B. During a religious holiday

2. C. General greeting for any time of day
3. A. Meeting a friend

Exercise 17: Fill in the Gaps - Greetings During Specific Times

1. nnour
 2. nnour
3. 3alaykum

Exercise 18: Create Your Own Phrases

Varies.

Exercise 19: Correct the Mistake

Correction: Smeh li, kif dayra? should be used correctly if addressing a female.

Exercise 20: Vocabulary Matching

1. C. Praise be to God
2. D. Please
3. B. Thank you
4. A. Excuse me
Chapter 4: Essential Grammar & Sentence Structure
Chapter Summary:
In this chapter, you learned the basics of grammar in Moroccan Darija, including pronouns, verb
conjugations, and negation. You explored different pronouns and how to use verbs in the
present tense with different subjects. Additionally, you learned how to form negative sentences.
Let's reinforce these concepts with exercises that will help you use these grammatical structures
effectively.

Exercises

Exercise 1: Pronoun Practice

Write the correct pronoun in Darija for each of the following:

1. He
2. We
3. They
4. She
5. You (plural)

Exercise 2: Conjugate the Verb "Shrab" (to drink)

Conjugate the verb "Shrab" (to drink) for each pronoun in the present tense:

1. Ana (I)
2. Nta (You, male)
3. Hiya (She)
4. 7na (We)
5. Ntuma (You, plural)

Exercise 3: Match the Pronoun to the Sentence

Match each pronoun with the correct Darija sentence:

1. Nti
2. 7na
3. Huma
4. Ana

A. Kan-shrb l9hwa.
B. Kat-shrbi atay.
C. Kay-shrbu l7lib.
D. Kan-shrb atay.

Exercise 4: Verb Conjugation Practice - "Bgha" (to want)

Conjugate the verb "Bgha" (to want) for each of the following:

1. Ana
2. Nta
3. Hiya
4. Huma

Exercise 5: Fill in the Blanks - Present Tense

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate conjugation of the verb:

1. Ana ______ (to drink) l9hwa.

2. Hiya ______ (to want) tajin.
3. Ntuma ______ (to drink) atay.

Exercise 6: Negate the Sentence

Rewrite the following sentences in the negative form:

1. Ana kan-shrb l9hwa.

2. Hiya kat-akul tajin.
3. Nta kat-mshi l7anut.

Exercise 7: Translate to Darija

Translate the following sentences into Darija:

1. "We drink tea."

2. "They want to eat."
3. "I am not drinking coffee."

Exercise 8: Conjugate the Verb "Kan" (to be)

Conjugate the verb "Kan" (to be) for the following:

1. Ana
2. Huwa
3. Ntuma
4. Hiya

Exercise 9: Multiple Choice

Choose the correct conjugation:

1. Ana ______ (to want) nshrb atay.

A. Kat-bghi
 B. Bghit
C. Kan-bghi
2. Hiya ______ (to drink) l7lib.
A. Kat-shrb
B. Kan-shrb
C. Bghi

Exercise 10: Write Your Own Sentences

Write a sentence using each of the following verbs in the present tense:

1. Bgha (to want)

2. Shrab (to drink)
3. Mshi (to go)

Exercise 11: Fill in the Gaps

Fill in the blanks with the correct conjugation of the verb "Kan":

1. Huma ______ f d-dar.

2. Nta ______ mzyan.
3. 7na ______ f l-madrasa.

Exercise 12: Translate to English

Translate the following Darija sentences to English:

1. "Ana ma kan-shrb-sh atay."

2. "Huwa ma kay-mshi-sh l7anut."
3. "Hiya kat-bghi tji."

Exercise 13: Identify the Pronoun

Identify the pronoun in each of the following sentences:

1. "Huwa kay-shrb l9hwa."

2. "Ana kan-akul lkhobz."
3. "Ntuma kat-shrbu atay."

Exercise 14: True or False

Determine if the following statements are true or false:

1. "Ana bghit" means "I want."

2. The negative marker in Darija is "ma...sh."
3. "Kat-shrb" is used for the pronoun "Ana."
Exercise 15: Create a Conversation

Write a short conversation in Darija using pronouns, verbs, and negation. Include at least four
lines.

Exercise 16: Translate to Darija - Negation Practice

Translate the following sentences into negative form in Darija:

1. "I do not want to eat."

2. "They do not drink milk."
3. "You (plural) are not at home."

Exercise 17: Complete the Dialogue

Fill in the blanks to complete the following dialogue: A: "Bghiti tshrb chi 7aja?"
B: "La, ana _______ (not want)."
A: "3afak, kat-shrb l9hwa?"
B: "Iyeh, _______ (to drink) l9hwa."

Exercise 18: Matching Practice

Match each verb to its meaning:

1. Shrab
2. Mshi
3. Bgha
4. Kan

A. To be
B. To want
C. To drink
D. To go

Exercise 19: Fill in the Gaps - Verb Conjugation

Fill in the blanks with the correct conjugation:

1. Ana _______ (to be) f l-b7r.

2. Ntuma _______ (to go) l7anut.
3. Hiya _______ (to want) tajin.

Exercise 20: Write a Sentence with Negation

Write a sentence in Darija that includes negation using the verb "Shrab."
Answer Key for Chapter 4: Essential Grammar & Sentence Structure

Exercise 1: Conjugate the Verbs

1. Shrab (to drink) with 7na (we):

○ 7na kan-shrbo – We drink.
2. Bgha (to want) with Huma (they):
○ Huma kay-bghu – They want.
3. Kan (to be) with Nta (you, male):
○ Nta kat-kun – You are.

Exercise 2: Translate to Darija

1. "She drinks tea."

○ Hiya kat-shrb atay.
2. "We want to eat sweets."
○ 7na bghina naklu l7lwa.
3. "I do not want it."
○ Ana ma bghitsh.

Exercise 3: Create Your Own Sentences (Example Answers)

1. Ana kan-shrb l9hwa f sba7. – I drink coffee in the morning.

2. Nti ma kat-akul-sh lkhobz? – Do you (female) not eat bread?
3. Huwa kay-mshi l7anut. – He goes to the store.

Exercise 4: Complete the Sentences

1. Nti kat-shrbi l7lib. – You (female) drink milk.

2. Ana ma kan-akul-sh l7lwa. – I do not eat sweets.
3. Hiya kat-bghi tji lmdina. – She wants to come to the city.

Exercise 5: Sentence Transformation (Negation)

1. Ana kan-shrb atay. – Ana ma kan-shrb-sh atay.

2. Huwa kay-akul lkhobz. – Huwa ma kay-akul-sh lkhobz.
3. Nti kat-shrbi l9hwa. – Nti ma kat-shrbi-sh l9hwa.

Exercise 6: Match the Pronouns

1. Ana – I
2. Ntuma – You (plural)
3. Hiya – She
4. 7na – We

Exercise 7: Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Pronouns

 1. Hiya kat-akul l7lwa. – She eats sweets.
2. Ana bghit nshrb atay. – I want to drink tea.
3. Huma kay-mshiw l7anut. – They go to the store.
4. Ntuma kat-shrbu l9hwa. – You (plural) drink coffee.

Exercise 8: Conjugate the Verb "Kan"

1. Ana kan – I am.

2. Nta kat-kun – You (male) are.
3. Ntuma kat-kunu – You (plural) are.
4. Hiya kat-kun – She is.

Exercise 9: Translate the Sentences

1. "We are not at home." – 7na ma kanush f d-dar.

2. "They drink coffee." – Huma kay-shrbu l9hwa.
3. "He does not want to eat." – Huwa ma bghash yakul.

Exercise 10: Write Negative Sentences

1. Ana bghit nshrb atay. – Ana ma bghitsh nshrb atay.

2. Huwa kay-mshi lmdina. – Huwa ma kay-mshi-sh lmdina.
3. Ntuma kat-aklu lkhobz. – Ntuma ma kat-aklu-sh lkhobz.

Exercise 11: Correct the Errors in the Sentences

1. Hiya kat-shrb l9hwa. – Correct.

2. Ana ma kan-akulsh l7lwa. – Ana ma kan-akul-sh l7lwa.
3. Huma kay-mshi-sh l7anut. – Huma ma kay-mshi-sh l7anut.

Exercise 12: Conjugate "Bgha" for Each Pronoun

1. Ana bghit – I want.

2. Nta bghit – You (male) want.
3. Nti bghiti – You (female) want.
4. Huwa bgha – He wants.
5. Hiya bghat – She wants.
6. 7na bghina – We want.
7. Ntuma bghitu – You (plural) want.
8. Huma bghu – They want.

Exercise 13: Fill in the Correct Verb Form

1. Ana kan-shrb l9hwa. – I drink coffee.

2. Hiya kat-bghi takul l7lwa. – She wants to eat sweets.
3. Ntuma kat-shrbu atay. – You (plural) drink tea.
Exercise 14: Make the Sentences Affirmative

1. Ana ma kan-akul-sh l7lwa. – Ana kan-akul l7lwa.

2. Hiya ma kat-shrb-sh l9hwa. – Hiya kat-shrb l9hwa.
3. Ntuma ma kat-bghush tji ldar. – Ntuma kat-bghu tji ldar.

Exercise 15: Choose the Correct Pronoun

1. Hiya kat-akul l7lwa. (She eats sweets)

2. 7na kan-shrbo l9hwa. (We drink coffee)
3. Ntuma kat-mshiw l7anut. (You all go to the store)

Exercise 16: Identify the Negation Markers

1. Ana ma kan-shrb-sh l9hwa. – ma...sh are the negation markers.

2. Hiya ma kat-bghi-sh tji. – ma...sh are the negation markers.
3. Huma ma kay-mshiw-sh l7anut. – ma...sh are the negation markers.

Exercise 17: Translate the Questions

1. "Do you want to drink tea?" – Wesh nta bghit tshrab atay?
2. "Are they good?" – Wesh huma mzyanin?
3. "Does she want it?" – Wesh hiya bghatuh?

Exercise 18: Create Negative Questions

1. Wesh nta ma kat-bghish tji? – Do you not want to come?

2. Wesh hiya ma kat-akul-sh lkhobz? – Does she not eat bread?
3. Wesh ntuma ma kat-shrbush atay? – Do you all not drink tea?

Exercise 19: Fill in the Blanks with Negation

1. Ana ma kan-akul-sh lkhobz. – I do not eat bread.

2. Hiya ma kat-bghi-sh tji. – She does not want to come.
3. Huwa ma kay-mshi-sh lmdina. – He does not go to the city.

Exercise 20: Write Your Own Sentences Using Negation

(Example Answers)

1. Ana ma kan-shrb-sh l9hwa. – I do not drink coffee.

2. Hiya ma kat-bghi-sh tji l7anut. – She does not want to come to the shop.
3. 7na ma kan-shrbush atay. – We do not drink tea.
Chapter 5: Workbook - Useful Vocabulary for Daily Life

Chapter Summary: In this chapter, you learned vocabulary related to daily life in Moroccan
Darija, covering household items, food, drinks, everyday objects, and common expressions.
Now, let’s practice and reinforce this knowledge through various exercises.

Exercises

Exercise 1: Pronunciation Practice

Say the following words out loud five times each. Pay attention to the unique sounds of Darija:

● Kursi (Chair)
● Kuzzina (Kitchen)
● 7mmam (Bathroom)
● Khobz (Bread)
● Taba (Lamp)

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary word in Latin Darija:

1. Ana bghit nshri ______ jdid. (Shoes)

2. Finkum ______ dyalk? (Pen)
3. F ______, kayn lkhobz. (Kitchen)
4. Bghit nshrb ______ b sukkr. (Coffee)
5. 3afak, 3tini ______. (Water)

Exercise 3: Translate to Latin Darija

Translate the following sentences into Latin Darija:

1. "Please give me bread."

2. "Where is the bathroom?"
3. "How much is the lamp?"

Exercise 4: Matching Practice

Match each word in Darija with its English equivalent:

1. 7wayj
2. Sbbat
3. Lma
4. Shrjm
5. Tajin

Choices:

● A. Shoes
● B. Water
 ● C. Window
● D. Clothes
● E. Tagine

Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences

Using the words learned in this chapter, write three sentences in Latin Darija:

1.
2.
3.

Exercise 6: Conversation Practice

Write a short conversation between two people buying items at the market. Be sure to use
vocabulary learned in this chapter:

A: ______________
B: ______________
A: ______________
B: ______________

Exercise 7: Categorize Vocabulary

Place each word into the correct category: Food/Drink, House, Objects.

1. Lma
2. Farshe
3. 7lib
4. Mftah
5. Ktab

Exercise 8: Fill in the Gaps with Prepositions

Use an appropriate preposition in the following sentences in Latin Darija:

1. Stilu kayn ______ tabla. (on)

2. Lma kayn ______ kuzina. (in)
3. Mftah kayn ______ bab. (at)

Exercise 9: Identify the Item Category

Identify which category these words belong to: Furniture, Food, Drink.

1. Kursi
2. 7lib
3. Khobz
4. Fawakih

Exercise 10: Write the Plural Form

Write the plural form of the following words in Darija:
 1. Bit (Room)
2. Shrjm (Window)
3. Ktab (Book)

Exercise 11: Translate to English

Translate the following sentences into English:

1. Ana bghit nshrb atay.

2. Finkum kursi?
3. 3afak, 3tini l9hwa.

Exercise 12: True or False

Determine if the following statements are true or false:

1. "Khobz" means bread.

2. "Kuzzina" means bedroom.
3. "7wayj" means clothes.

Exercise 13: Fill in the Conversation

Complete the following conversation with appropriate words:

A: "Bsh7al had l9hwa?"

B: "Had l9hwa b ______ dirham."
A: "Shukran ______."

Exercise 14: Write the Darija Translation

Write the Darija word for the following items:

1. Book
2. Chair
3. Milk
4. Lamp

Exercise 15: Role-Playing Exercise

Role-play the following conversation with a partner:

● Greet each other.

● Ask where the kitchen is.
● Ask about the price of an item.

Exercise 16: Rearrange to Form a Sentence

Rearrange the following words to create a correct sentence in Darija:

1. Ana / 3tini / kursi / 3afak

2. 9hwa / bghit / sukkr / b
3. Farshe / kayn / bit n-nas
Exercise 17: Vocabulary Practice
Write down the Darija equivalent for the following words:

1. Window
2. Shoes
3. Kitchen

Exercise 18: Describe the Object

Write a sentence in Latin Darija to describe each of the following objects:

1. Khobz (Bread)
2. Taba (Lamp)
3. Mraya (Mirror)

Exercise 19: Multiple Choice - Choose the Correct Sentence

Which of the following is the correct translation of "I want to drink tea"?

A. Ana bghit nshrb atay.

B. Ana nshrb l9hwa.
C. Bghit nkol khobz.

Exercise 20: Matching Exercise

Match each Darija phrase to its English meaning:

1. 3afak, 3tini lma.

2. Ana bikhir.
3. Ssalamu 3alaykum.

Choices:

● A. "Please give me water."

● B. "Peace be upon you."
● C. "I am fine."
Answer Key for Chapter 5 Exercises

Exercise 1: Pronunciation Practice

Practice pronunciation of each word.

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

1. Sbbat
2. Stilu
3. Kuzzina
4. 9hwa
5. Lma

Exercise 3: Translate to Latin Darija

1. 3afak, 3tini khobz.

2. Fin kayn l7mmam?
3. Bsh7al taba?

Exercise 4: Matching Practice

1. D. Clothes
2. A. Shoes
3. B. Water
4. C. Window
5. E. Tagine

Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences

(Answers will vary)

Exercise 6: Conversation Practice

(Answers will vary)

Exercise 7: Categorize Vocabulary

1. Food/Drink
2. House
3. Food/Drink
4. Objects
5. Objects

Exercise 8: Fill in the Gaps with Prepositions

1. 3la
2. f
3. f
Exercise 9: Identify the Item Category

1. Furniture
2. Drink
3. Food
4. Food

Exercise 10: Write the Plural Form

1. Byut
2. Shrjim
3. Ktub

Exercise 11: Translate to English

1. I want to drink tea.

2. Where is the chair?
3. Please, give me coffee.

Exercise 12: True or False

1. True
2. False
3. True

Exercise 13: Fill in the Conversation

1. 20
2. Bla jmil

Exercise 14: Write the Darija Translation

1. Ktab
2. Kursi
3. 7lib
4. Taba

Exercise 15: Role-Playing Exercise

(Answers will vary)

Exercise 16: Rearrange to Form a Sentence

1. 3afak, 3tini kursi.

2. Bghit 9hwa b sukkr.
3. Farshe kayn f bit n-nas.

Exercise 17: Vocabulary Practice

 1. Shrjm
2. Sbbat
3. Kuzzina

Exercise 18: Describe the Object

(Answers will vary)

Exercise 19: Multiple Choice - Choose the Correct Sentence

A. Ana bghit nshrb atay.

Exercise 20: Matching Exercise

1. A. "Please give me water."

2. C. "I am fine."
3. B. "Peace be upon you."
Chapter 6: Workbook - Numbers in Moroccan Darija

Chapter Summary:
In this chapter, you learned how to count from 1 to 1,000 in Moroccan Darija, how to use
numbers in daily situations, and practiced using them in different contexts, such as shopping
and discussing time. Now, let’s reinforce this knowledge through a variety of exercises.

Exercises

Exercise 1: Pronunciation Practice

Say the following numbers out loud five times each to practice pronunciation:

● Wa7d (1)
● Tlatta (3)
● Sb3a (7)
● 3shrin (20)
● Tlatin (30)

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct number in Latin Darija:

1. Bghit ______ kilo d l9hwa. (2)

2. Fi dar, kayn ______ bit. (4)
3. Ana f 3mri ______ 3am. (25)
4. Kayn ______ kursi f l-maktab. (1)
5. Kaynat ______ qdra f kuzina. (100)

Exercise 3: Translate to Latin Darija

Translate the following phrases into Latin Darija:

1. "Two rooms"
2. "Five apples"
3. "Nine chairs"

Exercise 4: Matching Practice

Match each number in Darija with its English equivalent:

1. Stta
2. Rb3in
3. Mia
4. Tmn Miyat
5. Khmsin
Choices:
● A. 50
● B. 6
● C. 800
 ● D. 100
● E. 40

Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences

Using the numbers learned in this chapter, write three sentences in Latin Darija that include
quantities or ages:

1.
2.
3.

Exercise 6: Conversation Practice

Write a short conversation in Latin Darija where two people discuss quantities at the market:
A: ______________
B: ______________
A: ______________
B: ______________

Exercise 7: Choose the Correct Number

Select the correct number that fits the context in the following sentences:

1. F dar, kayn ______ bit.

A. Tltash
B. Rb3a
C. Khmsin
2. Bghit ______ kilo d lkhodra.
A. Stta
B. Juj
C. Mia

Exercise 8: Fill in the Gaps with Prepositions and Numbers

Complete the following sentences using the correct prepositions and numbers:

1. L9hwa kayna ______ kuzina. (in)

2. Kayna mia w ______ kursi f l7afla. (20)
3. Bghit nkhrj m3ak f sa3a ______. (7)

Exercise 9: Identify the Quantity Category

Identify the appropriate category for each of these quantities: Time, Age, Quantity of Items.

1. Sb3a w ns
2. 25 3am
3. Tltin kursi

Exercise 10: Write the Translation

Translate the following numbers into Latin Darija:
 1. 800
2. 13
3. 90

Exercise 11: True or False

Determine if the following statements are true or false:

1. "Mia" means 100 in Darija.

2. "Khmsin" means 80.
3. "Stta" means 6.

Exercise 12: Fill in the Conversation

Complete the following conversation with appropriate numbers:
A: "Bghit tlata kilo d fawakih."
B: "Hadchi b ______ dirham l kilo." (20)
A: "3tini ______ kilo bzaf." (5)

Exercise 13: Write the Latin Translation for the Numbers

Write the Darija word for each of the following numbers:

1. 50
2. 4
3. 9
4. 200

Exercise 14: Role-Playing Exercise

Role-play the following conversation with a partner:

● Ask about the price of three items at the market.

● Discuss the quantity of an item you want to buy.
● Talk about how old you are.

Exercise 15: Rearrange to Form a Sentence

Rearrange the following words to create a correct sentence in Latin Darija:

1. Stta / kursi / f / kayn / l7anut

2. Tlatta / kilo / bghit / tffah / d
3. Ana / 3ndi / mia / flus

Exercise 16: Vocabulary Practice

Write down the Darija equivalent for the following numbers:

1. Seven
2. Eight
3. Twenty
Exercise 17: Describe the Quantity
Write a sentence in Latin Darija that describes the following quantities:

1. Five kilograms of sugar

2. Two glasses of tea
3. Nine books

Exercise 18: Multiple Choice - Choose the Correct Translation

Which of the following is the correct translation of "I am 30 years old"?
A. Ana f 3mri tlatin 3am.
B. Ana f 3mri tltash 3am.
C. Ana f 3mri sb3a 3am.

Exercise 19: Matching Exercise

Match each Darija phrase to its English meaning:

1. Bghit juj kilo d tffah.

2. Fi dar, kayn rb3 bit.
3. F sa3a 3shra.
Choices:
● A. There are four rooms in the house.
● B. I want two kilograms of apples.
● C. At 10 o'clock.

Exercise 20: Fill in the Conversation with Numbers

Complete the following dialogue by filling in the numbers:
A: "Ch7al f 3mrk?"
B: "Ana f 3mri ______ 3am." (28)
A: "Bghit ______ kilo d l9hwa." (3)
Answer Key for Chapter 6

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

1. Juj
2. Rb3a
3. 25
4. Wa7d
5. Mia

Exercise 3: Translate to Latin Darija

1. Juj bit
2. Khmsa tffah
3. Ts3ud kursi

Exercise 4: Matching Practice

1. B (6)
2. E (40)
3. D (100)
4. C (800)
5. A (50)

Exercise 7: Choose the Correct Number

1. B (Rb3a)
2. B (Juj)

Exercise 8: Fill in the Gaps with Prepositions and Numbers

1. F
2. 20
3. Sb3a

Exercise 9: Identify the Quantity Category

1. Time
2. Age
3. Quantity of Items

Exercise 10: Write the Translation

1. Tmn Miyat
2. Tltash
3. Ts3in
Exercise 11: True or False

1. True
2. False
3. True

Exercise 12: Fill in the Conversation

1. 20
2. Khmsa

Exercise 13: Write the Latin Translation for the Numbers

1. Khmsin
2. Rb3a
3. Ts3ud
4. Miyatayn

Exercise 15: Rearrange to Form a Sentence

1. Kayn stta kursi f l7anut.

2. Bghit tlatta kilo d tffah.
3. Ana 3ndi mia flus.

Exercise 16: Vocabulary Practice

1. Sb3a
2. Tmnya
3. 3shrin

Exercise 17: Describe the Quantity

1. Khmsa kilo d skkar

2. Juj kass d atay
3. Ts3ud ktub

Exercise 18: Multiple Choice - Choose the Correct Translation

A. Ana f 3mri tlatin 3am.

Exercise 19: Matching Exercise

1. B (I want two kilograms of apples.)

2. A (There are four rooms in the house.)
3. C (At 10 o'clock.)

Exercise 20: Fill in the Conversation with Numbers

1. 28
2. Tlatta
Chapter 7: Workbook - Feminine vs. Masculine in Moroccan Darija

Chapter Summary:
In this chapter, you learned how to distinguish between feminine and masculine nouns and
adjectives in Moroccan Darija. You also practiced using proper gender agreement in sentences
and dialogues. Now, let’s reinforce this knowledge through exercises.

Exercises

Exercise 1: Identify the Gender

Identify whether each noun is masculine or feminine. Write M for masculine and F for feminine:

1. Rajel (man) - _______

2. Bnt (girl) - _______
3. Ktab (book) - _______
4. Tabla (table) - _______
5. Mra (woman) - _______
6. Wld (boy) - _______
7. Sa7ba (female friend) - _______
8. M3allma (female teacher) - _______
9. M3allem (male teacher) - _______
10. Bit (room) - _______

Exercise 2: Match the Adjective

Match the noun with the correct adjective form:

1. Mra
2. Ktab
3. Rajel
4. Bnt
5. Tabla
Choices:
● A. Jdid (new, masculine)
● B. Zwina (beautiful, feminine)
● C. 9dim (old, masculine)
● D. Sghira (small, feminine)
● E. Mzyana (good, feminine)

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the following sentences by adding the correct gendered form of the adjective:

1. Rajel ______. (handsome)

2. Bnt ______. (small)
3. Mra ______. (old)
4. Ktab ______. (new)
 5. Sa7ba ______. (kind)

Exercise 4: Translate to Latin Darija

Translate the following sentences into Latin Darija, ensuring correct gender agreement:

1. "The girl is small."

2. "The book is old."
3. "The woman is beautiful."
4. "The boy is good."
5. "The table is new."

Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences

Using the nouns and adjectives from this chapter, create five sentences in Latin Darija that use
gender agreement:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Exercise 6: Conversation Practice

Write a short conversation in Latin Darija between two people describing their friends:
A: "Chno smiya sa7b dyalk?"
B: ______________
A: "W chno kayn?"
B: ______________

Exercise 7: Choose the Correct Form

Select the correct adjective to complete each sentence:

1. L-ktab kayn f d-dar, huwa ______.

A. Jdida
B. Jdid
2. L-tabla ______ bzaf.
A. 9dima
B. 9dim
3. Bnt ______ mn wld.
A. Sghir
B. Sghira

Exercise 8: Fill in the Conversation

Complete the following conversation by adding the appropriate noun and adjective:
A: "Kayn ______ jdid f d-dar?"
B: "Iyyeh, kayn ktab, huwa ______."
A: "W kayn chi 7aja ______?"
B: "Kayna tabla, hiya ______."

Exercise 9: Describe the Gender Agreement

Write a sentence in Latin Darija using the following adjectives, making sure they agree with the
noun:

1. Zwina (beautiful)
2. 9dim (old)
3. Mzyana (good)

Exercise 10: Match Masculine and Feminine

Match each masculine noun with its corresponding feminine form:

1. Rajel
2. Sa7b
3. Wld
4. M3allem
Choices:
● A. Mra
● B. Bnt
● C. Sa7ba
● D. M3allma

Exercise 11: True or False

Determine whether the following statements are true or false:

1. "Bnt" is a feminine noun.

2. "Rajel" is a masculine noun.
3. "Zwina" is the masculine form of beautiful.
4. "Sghir" is the feminine form of small.

Exercise 12: Write the Translation for the Sentences

Translate the following English sentences into Latin Darija, ensuring correct gender agreement:

1. "The woman is tired."

2. "The man is happy."
3. "The girl is kind."

Exercise 13: Vocabulary Practice

Write down the Latin Darija word for the following nouns and their gender:

1. Teacher (female)
2. Friend (male)
3. Boy
4. Room
Exercise 14: Rearrange to Form a Sentence
Rearrange the following words to create a correct sentence in Latin Darija:

1. Rajel / huwa / mzyan

2. Zwina / hiya / l-mra
3. Sghir / wld / huwa

Exercise 15: Describe Two People

Describe a male and a female using the adjectives learned in this chapter:

1. Describe a male using "handsome."

2. Describe a female using "small."

Exercise 16: Gender Agreement Practice

Write five sentences in Latin Darija that include both a masculine and feminine noun, and use
appropriate adjectives for each:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Exercise 17: Role-Playing Exercise

Role-play the following conversation with a partner:

● Describe a friend (male) and what he does.

● Describe a friend (female) and how she looks.
● Use at least two adjectives for each description.

Exercise 18: Identify the Correct Gender Form

Which of these forms correctly matches the noun with its gender?

1. L-tabla kayna, hiya ______.

A. Jdida
B. Jdid
2. Sa7ba kayna, hiya ______.
A. Mzyana
B. Mzyan

Exercise 19: Matching Exercise

Match each Latin Darija phrase to its English meaning:

1. Mra zwina.
2. Rajel 9dim.
 3. Bnt sghira.
Choices:
● A. The woman is beautiful.
● B. The girl is small.
● C. The man is old.

Exercise 20: Fill in the Conversation

Complete the following dialogue by adding the correct gender forms:
A: "Kayna mra f kuzina, hiya ______." (beautiful)
B: "W rajel?"
A: "Huwa ______ f salon." (good)
Answer Key for Chapter 7

Exercise 1: Identify the Gender

1. M
2. F
3. M
4. F
5. F
6. M
7. F
8. F
9. M
10. M

Exercise 2: Match the Adjective

1. B (Zwina)
2. A (Jdid)
3. C (9dim)
4. D (Sghira)
5. E (Mzyana)

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks

1. Zwin
2. Sghira
3. 9dima
4. Jdid
5. Mzyana

Exercise 4: Translate to Latin Darija

1. Bnt sghira.
2. Lktab 9dim.
3. Mra zwina.
4. Wld mzyan.
5. Tabla jdida.

Exercise 7: Choose the Correct Form

1. B (Jdid)
2. A (9dima)
3. B (Sghira)

Exercise 8: Fill in the Conversation

 1. Ktab
2. Jdid
3. Zwina
4. 9dima

Exercise 10: Match Masculine and Feminine

1. A (Mra)
2. C (Sa7ba)
3. B (Bnt)
4. D (M3allma)

Exercise 11: True or False

1. True
2. True
3. False
4. False

Exercise 12: Write the Translation for the Sentences

1. Mra 3iyana.
2. Rajel far7an.
3. Bnt mzyana.

Exercise 13: Vocabulary Practice

1. M3allma (feminine)
2. Sa7b (masculine)
3. Wld (masculine)
4. Bit (masculine)

Exercise 14: Rearrange to Form a Sentence

1. Huwa rajel mzyan.

2. Hiya l-mra zwina.
3. Wld huwa sghir.

Exercise 18: Identify the Correct Gender Form

1. A (Jdida)
2. A (Mzyana)

Exercise 19: Matching Exercise

1. A (The woman is beautiful.)

2. C (The man is old.)
 3. B (The girl is small.)

Exercise 20: Fill in the Conversation

1. Zwina
2. Mzyan
Chapter 8: Workbook - Conversational Practice & Contextual Usage

Chapter Summary:
In this chapter, you learned how to apply everything covered in previous chapters to engage in
conversational practice. You focused on extended dialogues, understanding social norms, and
practicing key expressions in various contexts. Now, let’s reinforce these skills with practical
exercises.

Exercises

Exercise 1: Greeting Practice

Write the correct greeting based on the time of day or situation:

1. In the morning, you greet your friend. Say: __________

2. Meeting someone for the first time, say: __________
3. In the evening, you greet your neighbor. Say: __________

Exercise 2: Complete the Dialogue

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate phrase:
A: "Ssalamu 3alaykum, kif dayr?"
B: "Wa 3alaykum ssalam, ________ l7amdullah. W nta?"
A: "Ana bikhir, ________."

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks with Contextual Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the correct vocabulary:

1. "3afak, fin kayn l7anut ______ lkhodra?" (vegetables)

2. "Ana ______ mn lkhdma." (tired)
3. "Bghit nchrb ______ b shwiya d sukkr." (coffee)

Exercise 4: Match the Phrase with the Correct Context

Match each phrase to its appropriate context:

1. "3afak, fin kayn l7anut?"

2. "Ssalamu 3alaykum, kif dayr?"
3. "Bghit juj kilo d tffah."
Choices:
● A. Asking for directions
● B. Greeting someone
● C. Shopping at the market

Exercise 5: Write Your Own Dialogue

Write a short conversation between two people meeting for the first time. Include:

● A greeting
● Asking about how they are doing
 ● Asking about what they do for a living

Exercise 6: Translate to Latin Darija

Translate the following sentences to Latin Darija:

1. "Where is the café?"

2. "How much are these vegetables?"
3. "I like to go to the beach."

Exercise 7: Identify the Correct Response

Choose the correct response for each question:

1. "Labas?"
○ A. "Labas, l7amdullah."
○ B. "Ssalamu 3alaykum."
2. "Ch7al f sa3a?"
○ A. "Bikhir, shukran."
○ B. "F sa3a tnayn."

Exercise 8: Vocabulary Practice

Write the Latin Darija term for the following:

1. Vegetables
2. Bread
3. Money
4. Good
5. Lamp

Exercise 9: Conversation Practice

Write a dialogue between two friends discussing plans for the day. Use at least three new
vocabulary words from this chapter.

Exercise 10: True or False

Determine whether the following statements are true or false:

1. "Ssalamu 3alaykum" is used only in the morning.

2. "Labas?" is a way to ask someone how they are doing.
3. "Ch7al f sa3a?" means "What time is it?"

Exercise 11: Fill in the Conversation

Complete the conversation with appropriate responses:
A: "Ch7al f 3mrk?"
B: "Ana 3ndi ______ 3am."
A: "W chno bghiti tji mn b3d?"
B: "Bghit nji mnin nkml lkhdma."
Exercise 12: Translate the Dialogue
Translate the following dialogue into English:
A: "Bghit juj kilo d lkhodra, 3afak."
B: "Iyyeh, hadchi b 20 dirham."
A: "Mzyan, 3tini chi 7aja khra?"
B: "L9hwa b sukkr?"

Exercise 13: Describe the Emotion

Write a sentence describing each emotion in Latin Darija:

1. Happy
2. Sad
3. Tired

Exercise 14: Choose the Correct Response

Choose the appropriate response to each statement:

1. "Ana bghit nchrb 9hwa."

○ A. "W ana bghit nshrb atay."
○ B. "Ssalamu 3alaykum."
2. "Ana 3yyit mn lkhdma."
○ A. "Bikhir?"
○ B. "7tata ana bghit rta7 shwiya."

Exercise 15: Create a New Scenario

Write a conversation between a customer and a shopkeeper. Include greetings, asking about
prices, and buying vegetables.

Exercise 16: Match the Correct Expression

Match the English expression to the correct Darija phrase:

1. "Please, help me."

2. "I am thirsty."
3. "Come here."
Choices:
● A. "3tshan."
● B. "Aji hna."
● C. "3afak, 3awni."

Exercise 17: Rearrange the Dialogue

Rearrange the phrases to form a correct conversation:

1. "Labas, l7amdullah. W nta?"

2. "Ssalamu 3alaykum, kif dayr?"
3. "Ana bikhir, shukran."
Exercise 18: Describe a Friend
Write two sentences in Latin Darija to describe a friend. Use adjectives to talk about how they
look or what they do.

Exercise 19: Pronunciation Practice

Say each of the following words out loud five times:

1. Kuzina
2. Tilifun
3. Sa7b
4. Shrjm
5. Tajin

Exercise 20: Multiple Choice - Contextual Usage

Choose the correct word to complete each sentence:

1. "Bghit nji mnin ______ lkhdma."

○ A. Bikhir
○ B. Nkml
2. "______ 3afak, fin kayn l7anut?"
○ A. Ana
○ B. 3afak
Answer Key for Chapter 8

Exercise 1: Greeting Practice

1. Sbah lkhir
2. Ssalamu 3alaykum
3. Msa lkhir

Exercise 2: Complete the Dialogue

1. Labas
2. Shukran

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks with Contextual Vocabulary

1. Dyal
2. 3yyit
3. 9hwa

Exercise 4: Match the Phrase with the Correct Context

1. A (Asking for directions)

2. B (Greeting someone)
3. C (Shopping at the market)

Exercise 6: Translate to Latin Darija

1. Fin kayn l9hwa?

2. Bsh7al had lkhodra?
3. Kay-3jbni nmshi l-b7r.

Exercise 7: Identify the Correct Response

1. A. Labas, l7amdullah
2. B. F sa3a tnayn

Exercise 8: Vocabulary Practice

1. Khodra
2. Khobz
3. Flus
4. Mzyan
5. Taba

Exercise 10: True or False

1. False
 2. True
3. True

Exercise 11: Fill in the Conversation

1. Sab3a (for example)

Exercise 12: Translate the Dialogue

1. A: "I want two kilograms of vegetables, please."

B: "Yes, that will be 20 dirhams."
A: "Good, give me something else?"
B: "Coffee with sugar?"

Exercise 13: Describe the Emotion

1. Ana far7an
2. Ana 7zin
3. Ana 3yyit

Exercise 14: Choose the Correct Response

1. A. W ana bghit nshrb atay

2. B. 7tata ana bghit rta7 shwiya

Exercise 16: Match the Correct Expression

1. C (3afak, 3awni)
2. A (3tshan)
3. B (Aji hna)

Exercise 17: Rearrange the Dialogue

1. "Ssalamu 3alaykum, kif dayr?"

2. "Labas, l7amdullah. W nta?"
3. "Ana bikhir, shukran."

Exercise 18: Describe a Friend

1. Sa7b dyali huwa zwin w mzyan.

2. Sa7ba dyali kat-qra f jami3a w hiya mzyana.

Exercise 20: Multiple Choice - Contextual Usage

1. B. Nkml
2. B. 3afak
Chapter 9: Workbook - Advanced Grammar, Contextual Usage & Practice

Chapter Summary:
In this chapter, you learned to form more complex sentences using conjunctions, linking words,
and expressions for emotions and preferences. You practiced these in dialogues that reflect
real-life situations and gained skills for navigating advanced conversational contexts in
Moroccan Darija. Let’s now reinforce your understanding through these exercises.

Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks with Conjunctions

Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunction ("w," "walakin," "7it," "ila"):

1. Ana bghit nmshi l7anut, ______ ma 3ndish flus.

2. ________ bghiti tji, yla9ina f kuzina.
3. Hiya ma jatch ______ kant 3yana.
4. Kay-3jbni nakul tajin ______ huwa lhad lfdl.

Exercise 2: Translate into Latin Darija

Translate the following sentences into Latin Darija:

1. "If you want, I will help you."

2. "He didn't come because he was tired."
3. "When I finish my work, I will go home."

Exercise 3: Write a Complex Sentence

Combine the following simple sentences into one complex sentence using a conjunction:

1. Ana kan-shrb atay. (I drink tea.)

2. Hiya kat-tji mnin 3ndna l7afla. (She comes when we have a party.)

Exercise 4: Match the Darija Phrase with Its Meaning

Match the Darija phrase to the correct English meaning:

1. "Ana bghit nmshi f sba7."

2. "Ila ma kansh flus, ma nakdirsh njib tffah."
3. "Huwa kay-bghi lqhwa b sukkr."
Choices:
● A. He likes coffee with sugar
● B. I want to go in the morning
● C. If there is no money, I can't buy apples

Exercise 5: Conversation Creation

Write a conversation between two friends discussing plans for the weekend. Use at least two
conjunctions from this chapter.
Exercise 6: Choose the Correct Response
Choose the correct response:

1. "Kay-bghi nmshi m3ak?"

○ A. "Ana kan-fdl nmshi l-w7da."
○ B. "Mzyan bzzaf!"
2. "Ana ma kan-akulsh l7lwa 7it ma kay-3jbni-sh."
○ A. "W ana kan-bghiha!"
○ B. "F sa3a sb3a."

Exercise 7: True or False

Determine if the following statements are true or false:

1. "Walakin" is used to mean "and."

2. "7it" is used to express a reason, similar to "because."
3. "Ila" can be used to mean "if."

Exercise 8: Create Sentences Using Linking Words

Write a sentence for each of the following linking words:

1. Mli (then)
2. 7it (because)
3. Walakin (but)

Exercise 9: Fill in the Gaps Using Emotions

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate expression for emotions:

1. Ana ______ bzzaf l2ni 7slt 3la l-mshru3 jdida. (happy)

2. Hiya ______ mnin ma l9atch s7abha. (sad)
3. Ana ______ mn l-mshkilat. (tired)

Exercise 10: Match the Expression to Its English Equivalent

Match each expression with its correct meaning:

1. "Ana far7an."
2. "Ana ma kay-3jbni-sh l9hwa bzzaf."
3. "Kan-fdl nmshi l-b7r."
Choices:
● A. I am happy
● B. I don't like coffee very much
● C. I prefer going to the beach

Exercise 11: Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Linking Word

1. "________ kan l-mra bzzaf, kat-3dd lkhdma." (When)

2. "Ma kan-shrbsh l9hwa ______ kat-drrni." (because)
 3. "Ana bghit l7lwa, ______ ma kaynash." (but)

Exercise 12: Translate the Dialogue into Latin Darija

Translate the following into Latin Darija:
A: "If you want to come, call me."
B: "Okay, when I finish work."

Exercise 13: Vocabulary Practice

Write the Darija equivalent for the following words:

1. Possible
2. Advice
3. Enthusiasm
4. Sad
5. Tired

Exercise 14: Create a Story

Create a short story using at least five linking words or conjunctions from this chapter. The story
should include a beginning, middle, and end.

Exercise 15: Pronunciation Practice

Say each of the following words out loud five times:

1. 7it
2. walakin
3. ila
4. mli
5. 3yyit

Exercise 16: Multiple Choice - Choose the Correct Conjunction

Choose the appropriate conjunction to complete each sentence:

1. "Kay-3jbni nmshi l-sinima ______ ana m3ndi shwiya d lwaqt."

○ A. w
○ B. walakin
2. "________ kan mawjuda mnin jiti?"
○ A. 7it
○ B. Mli

Exercise 17: Write Your Own Sentences

Write three sentences using the following:

1. Kay-3jbni (I like)
2. Kan-fdl (I prefer)
3. 7zin(a) (Sad)
Exercise 18: Choose the Correct Translation
Which of the following is the correct translation of "I am tired from work."

● A. "Ana 7zin mn lkhdma."

● B. "Ana 3yyit mn lkhdma."
● C. "Ana bikhir mn lkhdma."

Exercise 19: Role-Playing Exercise

Role-play the following conversation with a partner:

● Greet each other

● Discuss a project
● Express your preferences about working together

Exercise 20: Fill in the Gaps in a Dialogue

Complete the following dialogue using linking words or expressions:
A: "Kay-3jbni nakul l7lwa ______ ma kaynash."
B: "Walakin, ila kan chi makan, n3rf l-hanut."
Answer Key for Chapter 9

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks with Conjunctions

1. walakin
2. ila
3. 7it
4. 7it

Exercise 2: Translate into Latin Darija

1. Ila bghiti, n3awnk.

2. Huwa ma jatsh 7it kan 3yan.
3. Mnin nkml lkhdma, ghadi nmshi ldar.

Exercise 3: Write a Complex Sentence

Ana kan-shrb atay w hiya kat-tji mnin 3ndna l7afla.

Exercise 4: Match the Darija Phrase with Its Meaning

1. B
2. C
3. A

Exercise 6: Choose the Correct Response

1. A
2. A

Exercise 7: True or False

1. False
2. True
3. True

Exercise 8: Create Sentences Using Linking Words

1. Mli kan-tkml dars, kat-7ss b ra7a.

2. Ana ma kan-tmshish l-mdrasa 7it ma kan-l9ash wakt.
3. Huwa bghani, walakin ana 3nd l-wqt.

Exercise 9: Fill in the Gaps Using Emotions

1. far7an
2. 7zin
3. 3yyit
Exercise 10: Match the Expression to Its English Equivalent

1. A
2. B
3. C

Exercise 11: Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Linking Word

1. Mli
2. 7it
3. walakin

Exercise 12: Translate the Dialogue into Latin Darija

A: Ila bghiti tji, 3ayet li.
B: Mzyan, mnin nkml lkhdma.

Exercise 13: Vocabulary Practice

1. Mumkin
2. Nsi7a
3. 7maas
4. 7zin
5. 3yyit

Exercise 16: Multiple Choice - Choose the Correct Conjunction

1. B. walakin
2. B. Mli

Exercise 18: Choose the Correct Translation

B. Ana 3yyit mn lkhdma

Exercise 20: Fill in the Gaps in a Dialogue

A: Kay-3jbni nakul l7lwa walakin ma kaynash.
B: Walakin, ila kan chi makan, n3rf l-hanut.
Conclusion: Workbook 1 - Reinforcing Your Foundation in Moroccan Darija

Congratulations on completing Workbook 1, the companion to Mastering Moroccan Darija: A

Beginner’s Guide! Your dedication to practice and continuous learning has helped you to
solidify the basics and gain a practical grasp of Moroccan Darija through exercises,
conversations, and drills.

Reflecting on Your Progress

In this workbook, you have:

● Practiced pronunciation to build familiarity with the unique sounds of Darija.

● Reinforced vocabulary from Book 1, including everyday phrases, greetings, numbers,
and items around the house.
● Mastered grammar fundamentals, such as pronouns, verb conjugations, negation, and
gender agreement, through various drills.
● Engaged in real-world conversations and scenarios, allowing you to apply what you've
learned in practical contexts.
● Improved your writing and transliteration skills using Latin letters, preparing you for
both formal and informal communication.

The Value of Practice and Consistency

This workbook is all about putting theory into practice—and that’s exactly what you've done.
Completing these exercises, working through dialogues, and testing your understanding of
Darija are all essential steps towards fluency. Learning a language is not just about memorizing
rules; it's about actively applying what you learn every day.

What Comes Next?

Completing Workbook 1 means you’ve built a solid foundation in Moroccan Darija, and you’re
ready to move on to more advanced concepts and applications. Your next steps are:

● Continue to practice speaking and listening in real-life situations as much as

possible.
● Move on to Book 2: Intermediate Level – Expanding Vocabulary and Grammar,
which will help you to enhance your conversation skills and build your confidence to
speak more fluidly.
● Work through Workbook 2 for further reinforcement, exercises, and real-world practice.

Remember: Consistent Use Makes a Difference

As you progress, don’t forget the importance of consistent immersion. Encourage those
around you to speak to you in Darija and try to use Darija as much as possible, even if it means
using just a word or two in a sentence. Every word spoken is a step forward in your journey to
fluency.
You’ve Done an Amazing Job

We hope this workbook has made your learning experience both rewarding and enjoyable.
You've taken the time to practice, reflect, and improve—and that’s something to celebrate!
Learning a language is a journey, and you’ve made fantastic strides on this journey.

Keep practicing, stay curious, and continue to find joy in your exploration of Moroccan Darija.
Remember that each exercise, each mistake, and each word learned contributes to your
language mastery.

Thank you for letting this workbook be a part of your language-learning journey. We look forward
to seeing you in Workbook 2!

Keep Practicing, and Bslama!

(Stay well and goodbye!)