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Moroccan Arabic Personal Pronouns (Darija)
One of the first and most important steps in learning Moroccan Darija is mastering personal pronouns.They allow you to introduce yourself, describe people, and start speaking real Darija from day one.
In this lesson, you’ll learn how Moroccans naturally say “I, you, he, she, we, and they” in everyday conversations — and how to build your first simple sentences with confidence.
*What You’ll Learn in This Lesson
By the end of this post, you will be able to:
✅ Identify all 8 personal pronouns used in Moroccan Darija
✅ Build simple sentences using names, adjectives, and verbs
✅ Understand key differences between Modern Standard Arabic (Fos7a) and Darija
✅ Speak more naturally, without translating word-by-word
*Moroccan Arabic Personal Pronouns (Darija)
Moroccan Darija uses 8 subject pronouns:
English → Darija
- I / me → Ana
- You (feminine, singular) → Nti / Ntia
- You (masculine, singular) → Nta / Ntaya
- He → Howa
- She → Hia
- We / Us → 7na
- You (plural) → Ntouma
- They → Houma
These are the forms you’ll hear every day in Morocco.
*Using Personal Pronouns with Names & Adjectives
Just like in Modern Standard Arabic, Darija does NOT use “to be” in descriptive sentences.
The structure is simple:
Pronoun + name / adjective
Examples:
- I am Fatima : Ana Fatima
- He is sick : Howa mrid
- You are handsome (masculine) : Nta zwin (Bogoss)
- I am a doctor (feminine) : Ana tebiba
👉 This is natural Darija, exactly how Moroccans speak.
*Using Personal Pronouns with Verbs
In Moroccan Darija, pronouns are often dropped because the verb already shows who is acting.
Examples:
- M-chit → clearly means “I went”
- M-china → clearly means “we went”
Pronouns are added only when:
- You want emphasis
- You want to be extra clear
This is one reason Darija sounds fast and fluid.
*Darija vs Modern Standard Arabic (Fos7a)
If you’ve studied Fos7a before, here are the main differences you should know:
1️⃣ No dual form
Darija does not use dual pronouns.
Anything more than one person is simply plural.
2️⃣ Gender-neutral plurals
Darija uses:
- Ntouma → you (plural, mixed or neutral)
- Houma → they (mixed or neutral)
Unlike Fos7a, Darija does not separate masculine and feminine plurals.
⚠️ Important note:The singular “you” still changes by gender:
- Nta (masculine)
- Nti (feminine)
Final Tip for Learners
Don’t overthink grammar.
Darija is learned by speaking, listening, and repeating, not memorizing rules.
Start using these pronouns today — even with short sentences — and your confidence will grow fast.
💬 If you want help practicing these pronouns in real conversations, feel free to comment below or check the Classroom for 1-on-1 coaching.
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Moroccan Arabic Personal Pronouns (Darija)
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