Work & Studies in Moroccan Darija
50 essential words with English translations and example sentences.
الخدمة
Khedma
Work / Job
I found a job at the big company
المدرسة
Lmdarsa
School
My daughters go to school every day
الجامعة
Ljami3a
University
I entered university to study medicine
الأستاذ
Lustad
Teacher
The teacher explained the lesson well
التلميذ
Ttlmid
Student
The students sit in class to study
الكتاب
Lktab
Book
I read the history book yesterday
الدرس
Dderss
Class / Lesson
Today's class was very difficult
المكتب
Lmekteb
Office
The employees have been at the office since the morning
الحاسوب
L7asub
Computer
I bought the computer to work on
التلفون
Ttelfun
Telephone
He answered me properly on my phone
الاجتماع
Lijtima3
Meeting
Our meeting lasted a whole hour
الراتب
Rrateb
Salary
My salary came in this month
العطلة
L3otla
Vacation / Holiday / Leave
The summer vacation is long and a lot of fun
الشهادة
Shshhada
Diploma
I successfully obtained my diploma
المدير
Lmddir
Director / Boss
The boss of the company is a good person
القلم
Lqlam
Pen
I lost my red pen right before the exam.
الدفتر
Ldafter
Notebook
I wrote the lesson in my new notebook today.
الامتحان
Limt7an
Exam
The last exam was very difficult for everyone.
النقطة
Nnqta
Grade / Point
I got an excellent grade in Arabic.
الواجب
Lwajib
Homework
I finished my homework a day before the deadline.
العقد
L3aqd
Contract
I signed the new contract with the big company.
المقابلة
Lmuqabla
Job interview
The job interview was at nine in the morning.
التدريب
Ttdrib
Internship
The summer internship helped me gain practical experience.
المهندس
Lmuhendis
Engineer
The engineer designed the new bridge with great precision.
الطبيب
Ttbib
Doctor (profession)
The doctor examined me and prescribed an effective medicine.
المحامي
Lmu7ami
Lawyer
I consulted the lawyer before signing the important contract.
البوليس
Lbulis
Police officer
The police officer stood at the traffic light to check the cars.
الممرضة
Lmemridha
Nurse
The nurse cared for the patient with attention and kindness.
الطباخ
Ttbbakh
Cook / Chef
The cook makes tajine very well
الكاتب
Lkatib
Secretary / Office clerk
The secretary writes the documents at the office
البنّا
Lbenna
Mason
Our mason built a beautiful wall
النجّار
Nnejjar
Carpenter / Joiner
My carpenter made me a table
السبّاك
Ssebak
Plumber
The plumber came for the problem
الكهربايشي
Lkahrbaishi
Electrician
The electrician wired my whole house
الميكانيسيان
Lmikanicyen
Mechanic
The mechanic fixed my car
الفلاّح
Ffella7
Farmer / Peasant
The farmer works the land every day
الصانع
Ssane3
Craftsman
Our craftsman makes beautiful things
الموظف
Lmweddaf
Civil servant / Employee
My employee works for the government
المحاسب
Lm7aseb
Accountant
The company's accountant is very skilled
الورشة
Lwersha
Workshop
His workshop is full of people
المصنع
Lms3nea
Factory
Our factory produces thousands of things
المزرعة
Lmazra3a
Farm
His farm is big and very beautiful
الإطار
Litar
Executive (professional)
He is an important executive in the company
المقاولة
Lmqawla
Company / Contract (tender)
The company asked me for a quote.
الشركة
Shhrka
Company / Business
I worked at this company for five years.
الفريلانسر
Lfrylansir
Freelancer
My freelancer works from home every day.
العمل عن بُعد
L3mel 3n b3d
Remote work
Remote work suits me much better.
الإجازة المرضية
Lijaza lmardiya
Sick leave
I took sick leave for a whole week.
المقاول الذاتي
Lmqawil ddati
Self-employed entrepreneur
My self-employed contractor has good clients.
الاستقالة
Listiqala
Resignation
His resignation really surprised me.
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