Moroccan Darija for “pencil”
/9alam rsas/
قلم رصاص
Kanktb b 9alam rsas.
I write with a pencil.
Say 9alam rsas (قلم رصاص) for “pencil” in Moroccan Darija. The pronunciation guide is /9alam rsas/. It is a noun. In a natural conversation, you can say “Kanktb b 9alam rsas.”, meaning “I write with a pencil.” The French equivalent is crayon.
9alam rsas dyali ta7.
قلم رصاص ديالي طاح.
My pencil fell. · Mon crayon est tombé.
9alam rsas kay3awnni n9ra mzyan.
قلم رصاص كيعاونني نقرا مزيان.
A pencil helps me study well. · Un crayon m'aide à bien étudier.
9alam rsas l7mar f l-mktaba.
قلم رصاص لحمر ف المكتبة.
The red pencil is in the library. · Le crayon rouge est dans la bibliothèque.
The word '9alam rsas' is used in everyday conversation in Morocco, especially in educational contexts. It is common to hear it in schools, offices, and art-related discussions. A typical expression is '9alam rsas mzyan' meaning 'a good pencil,' often used when talking about quality stationery.
| English | pencil |
|---|---|
| French | crayon |
| Spanish | lápiz |
| Italian | matita |
| German | Bleistift |
| Portuguese | lápis |
| Dutch | potlood |
| Turkish | kurşun kalem |
9alam rsas (قلم رصاص) is a Moroccan Darija word or expression meaning "pencil" in English and "crayon" in French. It is a beginner-level word in the education category.
A natural example is “Kanktb b 9alam rsas.” It means “I write with a pencil.”
9alam Rsas is pronounced /9alam rsas/. You can listen to the audio pronunciation by clicking the "Listen" button above.
In Arabic script it is written قلم رصاص.
The word '9alam rsas' is used in everyday conversation in Morocco, especially in educational contexts. It is common to hear it in schools, offices, and art-related discussions. A typical expression is '9alam rsas mzyan' meaning 'a good pencil,' often used when talking about quality stationery.