Moroccan Darija for “horse”
/3awd/
عود
Had l-3awd sri3 bzaf.
This horse is very fast.
Say 3awd (عود) for “horse” in Moroccan Darija. The pronunciation guide is /3awd/. It is a noun with masculine gender. In a natural conversation, you can say “Had l-3awd sri3 bzaf.”, meaning “This horse is very fast.” The French equivalent is cheval.
3awd dyal jari jdida.
عود ديال جاري جديدة.
My neighbor's horse is new. · Le cheval de mon voisin est nouveau.
3awd kay3awn fl-fla7a.
عود كيعاون فالفلاحة.
The horse helps in farming. · Le cheval aide à l'agriculture.
3awd l-3rs zwin.
عود العرس زوين.
The wedding horse is beautiful. · Le cheval de mariage est beau.
The word '3awd' is used in everyday Moroccan Darija to refer to a horse. It is commonly used in both rural and urban settings, especially in contexts related to farming or transportation. A common expression is '3awd l-3rs,' referring to a decorated horse used in weddings. There are no notable regional variants for this word.
| English | horse |
|---|---|
| French | cheval |
| Spanish | caballo |
| Italian | cavallo |
| German | Pferd |
| Portuguese | cavalo |
| Dutch | paard |
| Turkish | at |
3awd (عود) is a Moroccan Darija word or expression meaning "horse" in English and "cheval" in French. It is a beginner-level word in the animals category.
A natural example is “Had l-3awd sri3 bzaf.” It means “This horse is very fast.”
3awd is pronounced /3awd/. You can listen to the audio pronunciation by clicking the "Listen" button above.
In Arabic script it is written عود.
The word '3awd' is used in everyday Moroccan Darija to refer to a horse. It is commonly used in both rural and urban settings, especially in contexts related to farming or transportation. A common expression is '3awd l-3rs,' referring to a decorated horse used in weddings. There are no notable regional variants for this word.