How to say "my name is..." in Moroccan Darija
سْمِيتِي
smiti
- Without tashkeel
- سميتي
- Franco / chat alphabet
- smiti
- Literally
- name-my. This is a direct and perfectly idiomatic construction.
When to use it
This is the standard and most common way to introduce yourself in Moroccan Darija, used in both formal and informal situations. It is universally understood across all regions of Morocco and is appropriate for speaking to anyone regardless of age or status.
Other ways to say it
your name (singular)
سْمِيتَك
smitk
your name
Used when addressing one person directly, regardless of gender.
his name
سْمِيتُو
smito
his name
Used when stating or asking the name of a male third party.
her name
سْمِيتْهَا
smitha
her name
Used when stating or asking the name of a female third party.
they call me
كَيْعَيّْطُو لِيّا
kay3iyto liya
they call me
Used to introduce a nickname or the name you prefer to go by.
How people reply
مْتْشَرّْفِين
mtshrrfin
Nice to meet you.
مَرْحْبَا بِيك
mr7ba bik
Welcome.
حَتَّى أَنَا سْمِيتِي
7ta ana smiti
Me too, my name is...
In a sentence
سَّلَام، سْمِيتِي يُوسُف.
ssalam, smiti youssef.
Hello, my name is Youssef.
سْمِيتِي سَارَة، وْ نْتَا شْنُو سْمِيتَك؟
smiti sarah, w nta shno smitk?
My name is Sarah, and you, what is your name?
أَنَا مِيرِيكَانِي وْ سْمِيتِي دْجُون.
ana mirikani w smiti john.
I am American and my name is John.