The parts of the body in Moroccan Darija

Head and Face Vocabulary in Darija

The head and facial features are among the most referenced body parts in Moroccan Arabic. Here are the main terms:

Example Sentences

• 3andi wj3 f ras. — I have a headache.

• Sma3t b wdn dyali. — I heard it with my own ears.

• Cha3rha zwine. — Her hair is beautiful.

• 3yunik kbar. — Your eyes are big.

Upper Body Parts in Moroccan Arabic

These are the main upper body parts in Darija, from the neck to the hands:

Example Sentences

• Tqelt f dher dyali. — My back hurts.

• 3tini yedek. — Give me your hand.

• Ktfi kaydhni. — My shoulder is hurting.

• 3andek sba3 twilin. — You have long fingers.

Lower Body Vocabulary in Darija

Here are the essential lower body parts and how to say them in Moroccan Arabic:

Example Sentences

• Rjli mjerouha. — My leg is injured.

• Rkabti kaynshaf. — My knees feel dry.

• Dir chi harka f ssaq dyalk. — Move your calf.

• 3ndha lka3ba m3wja. — She has a twisted ankle.

Internal Body Parts and Organs in Darija

Understanding internal body vocabulary is useful for medical consultations or expressing discomfort.

Example Sentences

• Qalbi kaydreb bzzaf. — My heart is beating fast.

• 3andi wj3 f m3da. — I have a stomach ache.

• Mkhkhi mcharred. — I’m mentally exhausted.

• 3dam dyali kaydreb. — My bones ache.

Common Expressions with Body Vocabulary

Darija uses many idiomatic expressions that incorporate body parts. Understanding these enhances fluency and cultural connection.

These expressions are used in everyday Moroccan conversations and reflect the symbolic richness of the language.

Gender and Plural Agreement

Most body part nouns in Darija follow gender rules:

• Feminine nouns usually end with -a or are treated with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., lka3ba, rkba).

• Masculine nouns are generally the default (e.g., ras, sder, yed).

For plurals:

• Regular plural suffixes include -in (masc.) and -at (fem.), but many are irregular:

  • yed (hand) → yeddin (hands)

  • rajel (leg/foot) → rijlin (legs/feet)

  • sba3 (finger/toe) → sba3an

Related Vocabulary for Daily Use

Knowing body vocabulary in Darija can be helpful in many everyday scenarios: describing pain, talking about appearances, giving directions (e.g., lift your hand), or even learning sports and dance instructions.

Pair this knowledge with time expressions and introductions to build natural conversations. You can explore:

• The days of the week and the months in Moroccan Darija

• How to introduce yourself in Moroccan Arabic?

• Vocabulary related to love in Moroccan Arabic (Darija)

And for more translations, consult our English–Moroccan Arabic translation dictionary for quick access to body part terms and much more.