Darija Vocabulary for Technology and the Internet
To navigate confidently in the Moroccan digital world, here is a comprehensive technology vocabulary in Darija: words, expressions, and key phrases used in Morocco for everything related to electronic devices, social media, and online services.
Must‑Know Device Names
Kick‑start your journey to learn Darija for the digital world with these Darija technology vocabulary building blocks:
| English | Darija (transliteration) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Computer | ʿālla ḥsābiya | Laptop = laptob |
| Smartphone | tilifun n‑qābil l‑šāša | Lit. “phone with screen” |
| Tablet | taʿblt | Also called tab |
| Charger | šarjir | Power bank = bānq dyāl ttāqa |
| Headphones | kask dyāl wdnayn | Earbuds = sdāʿ |
Connectivity and Networking
Stay online with these Moroccan Arabic tech terms:
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Wi‑Fi – wāyfāy
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Router – rūtr
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Network – šabaka
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Cable – kābil
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Data plan – forfait dyāl dātā
Struggling with the “kh” or “q” sounds in brand names? Review pronunciation tips in A Guide to Pronunciation in Moroccan Darija.
Online Actions and Verbs
| Action | Darija (transliteration) | Example |
|---|---|---|
| To download | téléšarji | Téléšarji l‑fīl – Download the file |
| To upload | uplawdi | Uplawdi ṣ‑ṣūra – Upload the photo |
| To click | kliki | Kliki ʿla had l‑līn – Click this link |
| To search | qllb f‑gūgl | Qllb ʿla l‑maʿlūma – Search for the info |
| To stream | strīmi | Strīmi l‑mūsiqa – Stream the music |
Need a quick translation on the go? Bookmark our English–Darija dictionary.
Social Media & Communication Phrases
Keep conversations flowing on your favourite platforms:
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Kan‑n‑postī f‑insta – I’m posting on Instagram.
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Dīr līk – Give a like.
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N‑mnsionīk f‑l‑komānt – I’ll mention you in the comment.
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Škun ʿndu l‑līvk? – Who has the live link?
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Sīfti l‑msg – Send the message.
Troubleshooting and Tech Support
Explain problems clearly when devices misbehave:
| Symptom | Darija (transliteration) |
|---|---|
| The screen froze | l‑šāša tsddet |
| No connection | mā‑kāyn‑š kōnīkṣyūn |
| Battery drains fast | l‑bāṭri kattsāla b‑zzrbā |
| Software update needed | ḫāṣṣna updīt |
Master negative structures like mā‑kāyn‑š with Negation in Moroccan Arabic: how to say ‘not’, ‘no longer’, ‘never’….
Security and Privacy Terms
Protect your digital life in Morocco with these keywords:
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Password – mūt de passant
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Two‑factor authentication – tṣdīq b‑jūj d‑l‑mrāḥil
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Antivirus – āntivīrus
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Firewall – fayrwāl
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Hacked account – konta mḥkūra
Useful Expressions in Context
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Bghīt n‑rbt l‑ʿālla b‑wāyfāy – I want to connect the computer to Wi‑Fi.
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Ṣbḥā l‑khir, l‑šāša tsddet u mā‑kāyn‑š kōnīkṣyūn. – Good morning, the screen froze and there’s no connection.
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N‑qdr n‑kliki ʿla l‑līn b‑t‑tilifun? – Can I click the link on the phone?
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L‑bāṭri f‑smartphone kaynḍmʃ b‑zzrbā. – The smartphone battery empties quickly.
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Dīr updīt l‑āntivīrus ʿafak. – Please update the antivirus.
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