Another common way to approach elderlies which is very polite is by calling them “shrif and “shrifa” probably more commonly used than 3mi and khalti 😊😊

@MorAcro

11 ай бұрын

Shrif and shrifa is too close to scharf and scharfa for my comfort.

@imbackyeah3773

11 ай бұрын

@@MorAcro that is very true indeed 😂😂 As Terry said, with a slight mistake in pronunciation and you find yourself saying a different word lol But calling a “shrifa” Sharfa, is more likely to drive a response “sharfa hia mok” 😂😂😂 Nice one 👌

@user-mk6lek8n11

11 ай бұрын

​@@MorAcro shrif or shrifa means noble .. So Morocco' s name in the history is the Sherifian Empire .. wich means the Land of Shorfaas or Shorafaas .. in some historical books ,you will find the name of the King as Sharif Al alaoui .. or shorfaas Alaouine as plural ... Sharf or sharfa is berber Amazigh word wich means old man or old woman ...

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

@@MorAcro 3ndak! 😂😂

@TheBigSavvyBoss

11 ай бұрын

​@@MorAcroAnother reason to work on your accent and pronunciation seriously 😂😂😂 But sharef is different than shrif. Shrif means literally "noble" or coming from a very honorable family.

The beauty of our dialect and i guess it's the reason why people find it difficult to get there way around darija is the fact that a word can be used for different connotations As you mentioned "safi" Can mean "enough" or "okay" or "that's all" or as a way of comforting someone to tell them that everything is gonna be okay and there is no need to be sad anymore 😅 Everything depends on the tone in which you've used the word : happy, sad, angry or comforting 😂

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

I had no idea it was also used to console someone! Thanks!

@ChaimaaAitElCadi

11 ай бұрын

@@MiddleAgedRunaway we usually use it to console crying babies 😅

I have all the respect for this person. He is very kind. Welcome to us in Morocco. You are now one of this Moroccan society.

@MiddleAgedRunaway

10 ай бұрын

Chokran bzaf 😌🙏🏻

Waw your darija is good.. Chokran khoya Terry.. Dima nadi😊

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Chokran bzaf!

Your moroccan dialect is getting better bravo 😂

Terry is flexing his Darija right now hahahahaha great video man I'm sure many will benefit from this. Here's a like so it can reach the people that need it👍

@MorAcro

11 ай бұрын

Exactly. He is on his way.

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Hahahaha! Thanks man!! It's a fun process indeed! I hope that travelers, first, find this video - and also find it helpful!

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

@@MorAcro Thing is, I can NOT cook the Moroccan dishes you have seemed to master. Nta ma3lam!

Salam alaykoum brother Terry. You really become a morrocan man . congratulations.

You are smart. In the future, you will be a professor of Moroccan Darija for foreign tourists in Morocco

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Ah thank you very much! That would certainly be something I would have never expected!!

Hi brother i like this new format of videos trying the language & enjoying street foods with your sister, new shorts format where you try american foods like Burger King & Mcdonalds in morocco and other stuff i wish we could meet some day am an old sub of your's since your stuck in morocco covid days your first ramadan, huge fan of your work and i like the energy you have you seem to be a genuinely good person.

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Hey! Well I'm very glad you're still here!! Thank you! And thank you for the feedback!! This as been much talked about "behind the scenes" and reading this really helps a lot!

Everyone is welcomed in Morocco = Mrhba bikom kamlin f lmghrib ❤😂😂😂

Wow Terry your darija improved a lot I’m impressed.

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Hey Terry this is a good lesson I’m sure you’re helping a lot of people out there to learn Moroccan darija not only American but all over the globe, now you are mo3allim which means teacher .👍

@MiddleAgedRunaway

10 ай бұрын

Chokran bzaf! I'm sorry I haven't replied. Apparently YT decided to hold a BUNCH of comments and I have stumbled upon them looking for one in particular.

And if you Touma they answer in the food, because it means Carlic. It's nice to hear you give darija lessons.

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

yes- very small difference between "garlic" and "you" in the plural form!

@alousch65

11 ай бұрын

​@@MiddleAgedRunaway It's a tin line. Have a good time

Terry, I love your channel! I am here taking notes, getting ready for my next visit in Spring (InchaAllah🙏). I visited Rabat 2yrs ago and could not speak much Darija. I will be better prepared next time 😊

This is actually very helpful! Thank you Terry!

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Yessssss! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you for that feedback- and for watching!! Good luck!

I just wanted to add that this is a sensational idea. An American explaining darija to american tourists, because they can relate more. Good luck.

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

HEYYY!!! fin ghberti?? kolchi mzyan?? Chokran bzaf, khoya! I have and idea brewing about how to keep this going as a series. It will be kind of a "teach as I learn" theme. (insha Allah 😅)

@audioartistic

11 ай бұрын

@@MiddleAgedRunaway llah i3awen.

Bsa7a w ra7a is a wish of “health and wellness” I’m impressed at how your darija has improved Terry 🎉

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

"Health and wellness" thank you!!! And thank you!! 😁

Interesting dear friend

Very impressive Terry . Always inspiring to hear your positive vibes wherever you go . Hope you are doing well, enjoying your stay in Morocco.

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!! All is well and thoroughly enjoying my time.

Gold!

Chkran lik

MachA alah

Bravo

choukran 😁👍

Am happy for you ❤

Good job man 🫡

Welcome to morrocco 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🎉🎉🎉

bravo 👍you're amazing. your darija is very good

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Brabo lilek Terry 3tak lah seha.

Tqnkyo

This video is awesome Terry. This might be good be a good start to something which has a potential for growth..it will help lots of people to overcome their "limits" but also the "cultural spirit" behind the language, to understand how or when to use it, and help them to see how it could be translated differently based on context. So keep going Terry, thank you and enjoy.

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much for the feedback!! My goal is to dive into the languages spoken here and learn while I teach!

Respect. You're a great soul.

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, man. So good to hear from you!

Wow Terry, Your timing of this video couldn't be better for me! I was just thinking of practicing/brushing up on my Dirija and French before traveling to Morocco!I can't wait!!! 😊❤🇲🇦✨️ PS- really great job explaining the basics - keep it up! 🙂

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! Yes! it's getting time!! 👏👏👏 We'll have to practice more when you guys get here!

@bethanylocke3336

11 ай бұрын

@@MiddleAgedRunaway yes, definitely! I just saw this somehow. I am re-watching for practice! 👍😉

Vidéo zouine bezaf

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

chokran bzaf!

Nice one terry 🎉

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

bro u are doing good keep it up 🥰

@MiddleAgedRunaway

10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!!

Nice job on Darija basics 😊

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

In the name of Morocco kingdom, I give you with pleasure the Morrocan citizenship 😉 Welcome to Home !!!

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Ahhhhh...thank youuuuu!!!! FINALLY!!! 👏👏👏

Kat3lam chwiya bchwiya bravo bravo bravo

Great breakdown. On a passing note, "Mcherfin" means "we're honored" .

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Good to know! Thanks!

Nice, i love it :)

Hi Terry Bessaha w raha also to someone who just get a haircut or just get out from Hammam.Have you ever been to Moroccan Hammam? Terry you become very good darija speaker. Have you a great moments in Morocco.❤❤❤❤❤

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Yes, it can be used for so much.

❤😊

❤❤❤

Professor Terry 😂👍you've got the nuances down .

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

😂 Thank you! Still lots to learn!

@amalifwalli7815

11 ай бұрын

wahda wahda👍

❤VERY NICE THIERY❤

Nadi rak tema a khouna, rak ghadi mezyan deka deka ghataalam mezyan darija, thala frask, l3ezz

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

chokran bzaf khouya- Allah 7fdek

Hey! Tbarkallah 3liiik, 3jbni video bzaaf w kantmna (i wish) nchouf (see) bzaf videos b7al hada (like this one) ☺️ kathdr (you speak) darija 7ssn (better) mni (than me) 😂😍... I hope other foreigner find this video very helpful, thank you for the time you take to make all these beautiful VIDEOS and SHORTS!! Keep doing that!!! I like the background 😉😂 I hope you can answer me in darija. I accept chwiya darija as answer 😂☺️🌹

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Chokran bzaf w chokran for watching (katfraji??? 😅😅🤌) Sara7a...Ana kanta3lem chokran nti! Kanhawl dima...kol nhar! Ka3jbni kanhdr Darija bzaf! Ok...English time 😅 I would absolutely love to know that people came here to Morocco with a bit of "extra confidence" in communicating because of this video!!

@nadaik1219

11 ай бұрын

@@MiddleAgedRunaway i'm so amazed wlah 😍 tbarkallah 3liiik

Im marocain and i never bean 2 rabat it looks great👍🏼 ❤🇲🇦🌴🇲🇦🌴🌴🇲🇦🌴🇲🇦🌴🌲🇲🇦🌲🇲🇦🌲 🦋🦚🦋🦚🦋🇲🇦🌳🇲🇦🌳🇲🇦🌳🌞

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

It's really beautiful with so much to do!

I am quite impressed with your darija , you can certainly put Kevin to shame, Hope he is not reading my comment 😂

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

He is. 😂 The flip side is- he can cook Moroccan dishes waayyy better than I can!! Hopefully he and I can blend them bchwiya bchwiya - I think that would make for some great content!!

You have done very well learning the language Terry 👍 I have a great teacher myself 😂 but my Southern accent makes for a challenge 😅

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!! YES! A southern accent makes this quite a challenge! 😂😂

i gave it thums up

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!!!

Hey Terry you nailed this one good job you're a fast learner 👏🏻 As an addition and In more official occasions or even in places where you get a service you can here also "lalla" for female and "sidi" for male for sir or madam If they are between 50 and 70 yo you better use "shrif" and "shrifa" And if they are older than 70 you can call them "l7aj" or "l7aja

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Thank youuuu 😁 Ah yes....l7aja/l7aja - totally forgot about those!! I knew about sidi but always wondered about how to address the woman in these situations. Thanks!!

Salam khoya😊

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Salam!!

👏🏼👏🏼💥

🇺🇲♥️🇲🇦 nice video khoya. 😂

Terry ,We need a new channel called master darija❤❤❤❤

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Ehh...hahaha- I will leave THAT to the native speakers!

My childhood park , it's old over 100 years , I have an idea next time leave us a story to know Ur next destination and we may meet there 😄😄😉😉

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

I never know where that's going to be! Half the time I don't even have a video idea til the day before! 😂

❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹

👍👍👍❤️

Cath has had a time trying to learn the Tamazight/TashelHit spoken more in the South where we are mostly. It is a pleasant surprise for those when she speaks with them, especially the older generation. We have discovered that the dialect can vary village to village but the basics are much understood. So interesting but not easy to remember so she has narrowed it down as also learning sign language and gets in a tiswas! Many of our friends have learnt English so quickly over the years. Ak i3awn rbbi.

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Tamazight is one I would love to know better! Is sign language the same around the world??

@keithbrandon8540

11 ай бұрын

@@MiddleAgedRunaway Hi, there are different sign Languages globally, even BSL (British) and American differ but she said there is a way using key words (signs) that help in communication.

@MariaNI-yf1bz

11 ай бұрын

Yes Tashal7it is indeed mostly in the South. However Tamazight does not include solely Tashal7it. There are within this linguidtic family(non semitic) group other dialects and not exclisive to Morocco. So based on this its not "more spoken" in the south of Morocco. In the North or the Rif area (where my family is from) Tarifit, another Tamazoght dialect is spoken widely too. Further I have heard and seen some tourists assume or think or have the impression, that the Amazigh somehow are only or mostly concentrated in the South, likely based on the assumption that Amazigh or "Berber" equates "nomad" and/or living in the desert. This is indeed not correct. In fact the Amazigh are mostly (in origin) farmers, or stuck to one place. Interesting fact is that genetically Moroccans, same as the rest of North Africa(except part of Egypt) is or are predominantly of local North African=Amazigh, origin. Those who identity (based on language) as "Arab" are genetically no different than the Tamazight speakers. This is not an opinion but based on data/studies like Triki-Fendri et al. If people want to see or understand this more, check out the Amazigh, people of North Africa genetic group on Facebook.

14:44 bsa7a oe ra7a means literally: ’with strength and calmness’. You can almost say it to everything (which us normal and you enjoy it: took a bath, eating or eaten, trained, relaxing. And so fort on…). In europe or america they do not really know this, closest is ‘enjoy’ or ‘have fun’…..

@arabidimaandwhatever

11 ай бұрын

Extra info: ra7a comes from the word ra7ma. And we believe that ra7ma comes from Allah. Bsa7a is sa7a and only Allah can give strength. So when someone says that, you say back: Allahi htik sa7a (may Allah give you power/strength)

@MiddleAgedRunaway

10 ай бұрын

Two excellent explanations! Thank you!

🤩🥰🥰🥰🤩

You channel is highly mesmerising that 2M Moroccan channel 😂😂😂

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

That's one of the places I learn from!! 😂 But I certainly appreciate that!!

In Morocco,I noticed that American people catch darija faster than let's say french people who stick to their language

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

I have noticed this about the French as well. They tend to prefer speaking their native language. I know someone who is French...SUPER cool guy...refuses to even try and learn English!

Souk is like Flea Market in the USA

❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤

Bonjour mon ami

Rai3

كفتة هي لحم مفروم شكرآ

20:10 hahahahahaha you reminded me of that time when the butcher told you about the kidney fat by saying "leklawi" but you thought it was a bad word HAHAHAHAHA you were like : "le what ?" 🤣🤣🤣 Well that was hilarious

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

And you KNOW that was exactly what I was thinking of!! 🤣

😄😄😄

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

😁😁😁

Zelika Gebel salam a toutes et à tous 👍❤️🇲🇦🇺🇲❤❤Bonjour Thierry c'est toujours un plaisir de vous retrouvez j'ai le sentiment de recevoir chez moi en toutes bien toutes honneur un frère. Le mot chrifa.ou chrife ce traduit par ( honorable )ravie de savoir que vous progresser dans la langue Marocaine . .😂😅❤❤❤ bravo .

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Merci beaucoup!

Salam terry haniya hhhh

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Haaaania! 😂kolchi hania 👍😁👍

Long time no see ! Come on shake a leg Terry ! What's new with you? Bring Omar back to the channel, will ya?

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

He and I have very conflicting schedules these days. If the opportunity arises, I wouldn't say no!

@user-cc2ux9ew1r

11 ай бұрын

Omar is the man wearing black and white stripe half jalaba. 😀

SAFI = that's enough

Hi Mr Terry , L3awn = God will help , but correctly written LAH I3AWEN Or LAH I3AWN"EK" = GOD WILL HELP YOU .

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Ah thank you! Most of the time I just have to go with phonetics 😅

Apparently, your attachment to Morocco will increase, and in the end you will marry a Moroccan woman

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

Perhaps!

I don't know how to ger in touch with you. Did try massenger and insta with no succes. Terry, are you visible 😂

@MiddleAgedRunaway

11 ай бұрын

I have yet to see anything from DERONIYA- sorry 🤷‍♀😅

@DERONIYA

11 ай бұрын

@@MiddleAgedRunaway mou-krim or krim mou

Chkran lik

Rai3