Expressions with Llah الله
The Moroccan pronunciation of the Arabic word for God الله is Llah. Like elsewhere in the Arabic-speaking world, Moroccans have many common expressions that contain this word. The following are some of the most important cultural expressions in which you will hear Llah.
Good willing, hopefully |
انشالله nshaLLah
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In the name of God (said when starting to eat or drink, paying someone, or beginning a trip) |
بسمِ الله bsmillah
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Thank God (a positive or neutral response to كيداير/ة؟ or to news) |
حمدلله HəmdLLah
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May God assist you (used to say good-bye) |
الله يعاونك LLah iˁawnk
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May God give you peace (used to say good-bye) |
الله يهنّيك LLah ihnnik
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God bless you (used to say thanks) |
بارك اللهُ فيك bark LLahu fik
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May God reward [you] (used to signal that one has had enough to eat or drink) |
الله يخلف LLah ikhləf
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