noun family beginner

3mm

/3em/

عم

Translations

🇬🇧
English paternal uncle
🇫🇷
French oncle paternel
🇲🇦
Arabic Script عم

Word Information

Part of Speech
noun
Gender
masculine
Category
family
Difficulty
beginner

Usage Examples

Darija

3ami f rabat

English

my uncle is in Rabat

How to Say 'paternal uncle' in Darija

3mm (عم) is the Moroccan Darija word for "paternal uncle" (French: oncle paternel). It is pronounced /3em/. This word is used as a noun (masculine) in everyday Moroccan Arabic. It belongs to the family category and is considered beginner-level vocabulary. Darija (Moroccan Arabic) borrows many words from Spanish, French, and Amazigh — 3mm is a common word you'll hear in daily conversations across Morocco.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 3mm mean in Darija?

3mm (عم) is a Moroccan Darija word meaning "paternal uncle" in English and "oncle paternel" in French. It is a beginner-level word in the family category.

How do you say "paternal uncle" in Moroccan Darija?

"paternal uncle" in Moroccan Darija is "3mm" , written عم in Arabic script. It is pronounced /3em/.

How do you pronounce 3mm?

3mm is pronounced /3em/. You can listen to the audio pronunciation by clicking the "Listen" button above.

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