100 Common Verbs to Learn and Memorize

To learn Darija (Moroccan Arabic) effectively, mastering a solid base of common verbs is essential. Verbs are the foundation of communication, helping you express actions, thoughts, and emotions. Below, we present 100 of the most frequently used Moroccan Arabic verbs in their infinitive form, organized by category. These are the verbs you will hear daily, whether you’re navigating a souk in Marrakech or chatting with friends in Casablanca.

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Action Verbs

These verbs are crucial for everyday situations, helping you describe movement, actions, and physical activity.

English Verb	Darija Verb
To go	mša
To come	jā
To walk	tmša
To run	jra
To sit	gls
To stand	wqf
To enter	dxl
To leave	xrj
To bring	jb
To carry	shdd
To fall	tḥ
To turn	dar
To stop	wqqf
To wait	tsnna
To drive	suq
To ride	rkeb
To open	ḥell
To close	sdd
To hold	msak
To throw	lḥa

Communication Verbs

Use these verbs to engage in conversations, ask questions, and express your thoughts clearly in Darija.

English Verb	Darija Verb
To say	qal
To talk	hddar
To speak	tkllm
To ask	swwl
To answer	jawab
To call	ʕayyṭ
To shout	ṣyyaḥ
To whisper	hms
To repeat	ʕawd
To explain	shraḥ

For more expressions used in conversations, you may find our article on how to say “I love you” in Darija useful to expand your vocabulary of emotions and sentiments.

Verbs of Emotion and State

These describe how you feel or your physical and mental condition—very important in day-to-day conversations.

English Verb	Darija Verb
To like	ʕjb
To love	ḥebb
To hate	krah
To want	bgha
To need	ḥtaj
To fear	xaf
To hope	tmnna
To be happy	frḥ
To be sad	ḥzn
To be tired	ʕya

You can also reinforce your emotional vocabulary by exploring our article on expressing love in Darija.

Thinking and Perception Verbs

These verbs help express mental actions and perception, such as understanding, knowing, and seeing.

English Verb	Darija Verb
To think	fkkr
To know	ʕrf
To understand	fhm
To learn	tʕllm
To remember	tdkkr
To forget	nsaa
To see	shaf
To look	tšwf
To hear	smʕ
To listen	sdda

To expand your learning further, don’t forget to use our online English–Moroccan Arabic dictionary, which can help you find more verbs and expressions tailored to your level.

Daily Routine Verbs

These verbs describe actions done every day, such as getting up, eating, and working—ideal for beginners to practice in context.

English Verb	Darija Verb
To wake up	faq
To sleep	nʕs
To eat	kla
To drink	shrb
To cook	ṭyyb
To wash	gssal
To dress	lbs
To undress	ḥayd
To work	xdm
To rest	rtāḥ

For numbers used to describe your schedule or habits (like “wake up at 7”), check our resource on the numbers from 0 to 10 in Moroccan Darija.

Household Verbs

These practical verbs are often used when doing chores or describing events in the home.

English Verb	Darija Verb
To clean	nqqa
To sweep	kns
To mop	msaḥ
To cook	ṭyyb
To fix	ṣlaḥ
To break	kssr
To build	bna
To paint	ṣbbgh
To decorate	zyyyn
To repair	ʕmr

Verbs of Change

These verbs reflect transformation and development, often used in storytelling or explaining life situations.

English Verb	Darija Verb
To change	bddl
To grow	kbr
To become	wlla
To improve	ḥssn
To develop	ṭwrr
To move (residence)	hzz
To start	bda
To finish	slā
To continue	kml
To stop	hbs

Verbs of Social Interaction

These verbs help you describe how people relate to each other, which is important in Darija culture.

English Verb	Darija Verb
To meet	tlaqa
To visit	zar
To invite	ʕrrḍ
To help	ʕawn
To respect	ḥtrm
To greet	sallm
To thank	shkr
To apologize	tswlaḥ
To hug	ʕanq
To trust	ttaqq

To further immerse yourself in cultural expressions, we recommend our article on 5 proverbs in Moroccan Darija, which showcases the wisdom and humor of daily life in Morocco.

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Conclusion: Practice and Memorization

By focusing on these 100 common verbs in Moroccan Darija, you lay a strong grammatical and conversational foundation. These verbs cover the essential functions of speaking, acting, feeling, and interacting.

Here are a few strategies to memorize Darija verbs effectively:

Group them by theme (as in this article).
Use flashcards or spaced repetition tools.
Practice forming simple sentences.
Speak them out loud.
Combine verbs with vocabulary from other categories (e.g., numbers, colors, time expressions).

For quick lookups and pronunciation help, visit our English–Moroccan Arabic dictionary tool, a valuable companion as you advance in your studies.

Keep learning, practicing, and exploring the richness of Moroccan Arabic, and soon these verbs will become a natural part of your Darija conversations.

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