How to say "good evening" in Moroccan Darija
مْسَا لْخِير
msa lkhir
- Without tashkeel
- مسا لخير
- Franco / chat alphabet
- msa lkhir
- Literally
- evening the-good
When to use it
This is the standard greeting used from late afternoon until late at night. It is universally understood across Morocco and is appropriate for both formal and casual situations. You can use it when entering a shop, greeting friends at a cafe, or arriving at someone's home in the evening.
Other ways to say it
to a group
مسا لخير عليكم
msa lkhir 3likoum
good evening to you all
Use this when addressing more than one person.
warm greeting
مسا النور
msa nnour
evening of light
A slightly warmer alternative often used among friends or as a reply.
to one person
مسا لخير عليك
msa lkhir 3lik
good evening to you
Adds a personal touch when greeting a single individual.
How people reply
مسا لخير
msa lkhir
good evening
مسا النور
msa nnour
evening of light
الله يمسيك بخير
llah ymsik bikhir
may God give you a good evening
In a sentence
مسا لخير، واش كاين شي خبز؟
msa lkhir, wash kayn shi khubz?
Good evening, is there any bread?
مسا لخير عليكم، كيف داز نهاركم؟
msa lkhir 3likoum, kif daz nharkoum?
Good evening everyone, how was your day?
مسا لخير أ سيدي، تفضل.
msa lkhir a sidi, tfaddal.
Good evening sir, please come in.