adjective colors beginner

aswad

/as-wad/

أسود

Translations

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English black
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French noir
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Arabic Script أسود

Word Information

Part of Speech
adjective
Category
colors
Difficulty
beginner

Usage Examples

Darija

hadi aswad zwina

English

this black is beautiful

How to Say 'black' in Darija

Aswad (أسود) is the Moroccan Darija word for "black" (French: noir). It is pronounced /as-wad/. This word is used as a adjective in everyday Moroccan Arabic. It belongs to the colors category and is considered beginner-level vocabulary. Darija (Moroccan Arabic) borrows many words from Spanish, French, and Amazigh — aswad is a common word you'll hear in daily conversations across Morocco.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does aswad mean in Darija?

Aswad (أسود) is a Moroccan Darija word meaning "black" in English and "noir" in French. It is a beginner-level word in the colors category.

How do you say "black" in Moroccan Darija?

"black" in Moroccan Darija is "aswad" , written أسود in Arabic script. It is pronounced /as-wad/.

How do you pronounce aswad?

Aswad is pronounced /as-wad/. You can listen to the audio pronunciation by clicking the "Listen" button above.

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