How to Say Water in Moroccan Darija
الماء
L-ma
How to say it
Say it like l-ma.
Meaning
Water
When to use it
Use L-ma in a restaurant, shop, hotel or during a desert journey.
Example conversation
Afak, bghit l-ma.
When travelling in Morocco, learning a few everyday words of Darija can make simple moments feel more natural. Here is how people commonly use L-ma.
How to say “Water” in Moroccan Darija
الماء is written in Moroccan Arabic as الماء. In Latin letters, you may see it written as L-ma.
Pronunciation: Say it like l-ma. The first sound is light and quick.
What does L-ma mean?
Water. L-ma means water. You can use it in a restaurant, shop, hotel or during a desert journey when asking for a bottle of water.
Example in a conversation
Afak, bghit l-ma. — Please, I would like some water.
Do not worry about having a perfect accent. A friendly attempt is usually appreciated, especially when you are speaking with local people during your Morocco trip.
Quick summary
Arabic: الماء
Darija: L-ma
English: Water