Moroccan Darija for “please”
/3a-fak/
عفاك
3afak, fin kayn l7anout?
Please, where is the shop?
Latin Darija has several accepted writing styles. You may see this word written as:
These spellings refer to the same word. In chat writing, 3, 7, and 9 commonly represent ع, ح, and ق. Vowels and sh/ch can also vary. You can search using any spelling listed here.
Say 3afak (عفاك) for “please” in Moroccan Darija. The pronunciation guide is /3a-fak/. It is a expression. In a natural conversation, you can say “3afak, fin kayn l7anout?”, meaning “Please, where is the shop?” The French equivalent is s'il vous plaît.
3afak, 3tini lma
عفاك، عطيني الما
Please, give me the water. · S'il vous plaît, donnez-moi de l'eau.
3afak, sa3dni m3a had lmas'ala
عفاك، ساعدني مع هاد المسألة
Please, help me with this issue. · S'il vous plaît, aidez-moi avec ce problème.
3afak, shut lbeeb
عفاك، سد الباب
Please, close the door. · S'il vous plaît, fermez la porte.
The word '3afak' is used in everyday conversation in Morocco to politely request something. It's a versatile expression that can be used in various situations, such as asking for help or making a polite request. It is commonly used across different regions without significant variation.
| English | please |
|---|---|
| French | s'il vous plaît |
| Spanish | por favor |
| Italian | per favore |
| German | bitte |
| Portuguese | por favor |
| Dutch | alstublieft |
| Turkish | lütfen |
3afak (عفاك) is a Moroccan Darija word or expression meaning "please" in English and "s'il vous plaît" in French. It is a beginner-level word in the politeness category.
A natural example is “3afak, fin kayn l7anout?” It means “Please, where is the shop?”
3afak is pronounced /3a-fak/. You can listen to the audio pronunciation by clicking the "Listen" button above.
In Arabic script it is written عفاك.
The word '3afak' is used in everyday conversation in Morocco to politely request something. It's a versatile expression that can be used in various situations, such as asking for help or making a polite request. It is commonly used across different regions without significant variation.