Clothing in Moroccan Darija
50 essential words with English translations and example sentences.
القميص
Lqmis
Shirt
He wears the blue shirt to important official meetings
البنطال
Lbntal
Pants / Trousers
I bought new black pants at the store yesterday
الجلابة
Ljellaba
Djellaba
She wears the traditional djellaba to important family celebrations
الكبوط
Lkbbut
Coat / Jacket
The luxurious coat protects you from the cold and severe storms
الحزام
L7zam
Belt
I tightened the belt around my waist to hold my pants up properly
الجوارب
Ljwareb
Socks
I forgot to put on my socks this morning before going out
الصبادر
Ssabadur
Shoes
The new shoes are very comfortable for my feet every day
البوط
Lbut
Boots
Military boots always provide strong protection for the feet
الشاشية
Shshashiya
Beanie / Skullcap
He puts the traditional skullcap on his head every Friday
البرنوس
Lbernus
Burnous
The Moroccan burnous is magnificent and very elegant in winter
الصدرية
Ssdiriya
Vest / Waistcoat
The wool vest provides extra warmth under the coat
اللباس
Llbas
Dress / Outfit
She chose a fancy outfit for the big concert
القفطان
Lqaftan
Caftan
She wears the beautiful silk caftan on special occasions
الجيب
Ljib
Pocket
The money is in my pocket
الزيب
Zzib
Zipper / Zip
The zipper on the jacket is broken
الحوايج
L7wayj
Clothes (in general)
I bought new clothes today
المنديل
Lmendil
Handkerchief / Headscarf
I put the headscarf on my head
النظارات
Nndhara
Glasses
My glasses fell on the floor
الخاتم
Lkhatam
Ring
Her gold ring is very beautiful
السوار
Sswar
Bracelet
I put the bracelet on my wrist
القلادة
Lqlada
Necklace
Her necklace is a bit expensive
الحقيبة
L7qiba
Purse / Handbag
I put the book in the bag
الكفوف
Lkfuf
Gloves
I put on the gloves because winter is cold
الجينز
Ljinz
Jeans
My blue jeans are new
الفانيلة
Lfanila
T-shirt / Jersey
I wore the white T-shirt today
الكبير
Lkbir
Large size
The large size doesn't fit you
الصغير
Ssghir
Small size
The girl's small size
الوسط
Lwsett
Medium size
This medium-size dress fits me really well
الكاشكيط
Lkashkit
Cap
He bought the red cap at the market
الشال
Shshal
Scarf / Shawl
I wrapped the scarf around my neck
الكرافات
Lkrafat
Tie
The red tie looks really good on you
البدلة
Lbdla
Suit
I wore the expensive suit to the wedding
الروب
Rrub
Bathrobe / Dressing gown
My bathrobe is comfortable at home
البجامة
Lbjama
Pajamas / Pyjamas
Warm pajamas protect you from the cold
المايوه
Lmayuh
Swimsuit
I bought a new swimsuit for the beach
التيشيرت
Ttishirt
T-shirt
The white T-shirt was in the bag
السويتر
Sswitr
Sweater / Sweatshirt
The black sweater is really warm
الهودي
Lhudi
Hoodie
My hoodie has a big pocket
الباركا
Lbarka
Parka
Your parka protects you from the rain
الملايا
Lmlaya
Traditional veil / Haik
Our grandmothers used to wear the old traditional veil
الكرسية
Lkrsiya
Vest / Waistcoat
The wool vest is very warm
الحذا
L7dha
Shoe
I bought the new shoes at the market
مبروم
Mbrum
Ironed
The ironed shirt must stay clean
وسخ
Wsekh
Dirty
The house is very dirty, we need to clean it
نظيف
Ndhif
Clean
The clothes are clean and ready to wear
الياقة
Lyaqa
Collar
The shirt collar is a little folded
الجيبة
Ljiba
Skirt
Your red skirt is very pretty
الكاب
Lkab
Hood
The jacket's hood is warm and thick
الدريس
Ldris
Dress (women's clothing)
Her white dress is comfortable and roomy
الأكمام
Lkam
Sleeves
The sleeves are long, I need to shorten them
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