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Algerian Darija vocabulary: 15 essential words to communicate
Script: Alphabet arabe (translittération incluse)
Learn essential Algerian Darija vocabulary with 15 words and phrases organized by theme. Perfect for beginners and travellers who want to communicate confidently.
15words & phrases
2themes
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Greetings & politeness
| الدارجة الجزائرية | Romanization | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| صباح الخير | Sbah el-khir | Good morning | |
| بسلامة | Bslama | Goodbye | |
| يعيشك | Y'aychak | Thank you | |
| عافاك | 'Afak | Please | |
| سماحني | Samahni | Sorry / Excuse me | |
| إيه | Ih | Yes | |
| لا | La | No | |
| واش راك؟ | Wash rak? | How are you? |
Essential expressions
| الدارجة الجزائرية | Romanization | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ما فهمتش | Ma fahmtsh | I don't understand | |
| تحكي إنجليزي؟ | Tahki inglizi? | Do you speak English? | |
| بقداش هذا؟ | Bqaddash hada? | How much? | |
| فين…؟ | Fin…? | Where is…? | |
| الما | El-ma | Water | |
| عاونني! | 'Aawenni! | Help! | |
| اسمي… | Ismi… | My name is… |
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