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LESSON 20Mealtime Expressions
Lesson objective
In this lesson, you will learn expressions used before, during, and after a meal.
Before starting an activity
In the name of God — bismillah. This expression is said when beginning an activity such as eating, drinking, working, studying, or travelling.
After finishing a meal
Thanks to God — l-нamdullah. This expression is said after finishing a meal, or when expressing that everything is well in life.
Saying what you do not eat
The structure is ma-kan-akul-š… — meaning I do not eat…
| English | Darija |
|---|---|
| I do not eat meat | ma-kan-akul-š l-lнm. |
| I do not eat eggs | ma-kan-akul-š l-biḍ. |
| I do not eat fish | ma-kan-akul-š l-нut. |
| I do not eat chicken | ma-kan-akul-š d-djaj. |
Drinks
| English | Darija |
|---|---|
| I drink tea without sugar | kan-šrb atay bla skkar. |
| I drink coffee without sugar | kan-šrb l-qhwa bla skkar. |
atay = tea, l-qhwa = coffee, bla skkar = without sugar
Talking about food
| English | Darija |
|---|---|
| I eat everything | kan-akul kulši. |
| I eat only vegetables | kan-akul ġir l-xoḍra. |
| I do not feel like eating | ma-fiya ma-y-akul. |
| I want only… | bġit ġir… |
| I do not want to have breakfast | ma-bġit-š n-fṭr. |
| The food is delicious | l-makla bnina. |
| I am full | šb3t. |
| I want to learn how to cook | bġit n-t3llm n-ṭiyb. |
Expressions after a meal
May God replenish or reward you — lla y-xlf. This expression is used after a meal to thank the host.
To your health — bṣṣннa. This may be said to someone after eating, drinking, leaving the hammam, putting on new clothes, or getting a haircut.
May God grant you health too — lla y-3tik ṣṣннa. This is the response to bṣṣннa.
Thanking expressions
| English | Darija |
|---|---|
| Thank you | šukran. |
| You are welcome | bla jmil. |
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