Darija mini-lesson

Emergency Darija Phrases

If something goes wrong in Morocco, a few simple Darija phrases can help you ask for help quickly, call the emergency services or explain an urgent situation.

5 phrases3 exercisesabout 3 minutesMoroccan Arabic audio
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Phrase 1

3awni, 3afak!

Help me, please!

Phrase 2

3ayet lbolis, 3afak.

Call the police, please.

Phrase 3

3ayet lambolans, 3afak.

Call an ambulance, please.

Phrase 4

Fin kayn sbitar?

Where is the hospital?

Phrase 5

Dye3t passport dyali.

I lost my passport.

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Ask for immediate help

3awni, 3afak!

عاوني، عفاك!

Help me, please!

Quick guide

How do you ask for help in Darija?

Listen to each phrase, remember its meaning, then test yourself with the interactive exercises. This mini-lesson helps you ask for help, have someone call the police or an ambulance, find a hospital and report a lost passport.

5 useful phrases for emergencies

  • 3awni, 3afak!

    عاوني، عفاك!

    Help me, please!

  • 3ayet lbolis, 3afak.

    عيّط للبوليس، عفاك.

    Call the police, please.

  • 3ayet lambolans, 3afak.

    عيّط لامبولانس، عفاك.

    Call an ambulance, please.

  • Fin kayn sbitar?

    فين كاين السبيطار؟

    Where is the hospital?

  • Dye3t passport dyali.

    ضيّعت الباسبور ديالي.

    I lost my passport.

How do you ask someone to call the emergency services?

Use “3ayet lbolis, 3afak.” to ask someone to call the police or “3ayet lambolans, 3afak.” for an ambulance. Speak clearly and show your phone if needed.

Why listen to emergency phrases in Darija?

Audio helps you remember the Moroccan pronunciation of 3awni, 3ayet, lbolis, lambolans, sbitar and Dye3t so you can say them clearly in a difficult situation.

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