Moroccan Darija for “swimming”
/l3oman/
العومان
Kanbghi l3oman f lb7r.
I like swimming in the sea.
Say l3oman (العومان) for “swimming” in Moroccan Darija. The pronunciation guide is /l3oman/. It is a noun. In a natural conversation, you can say “Kanbghi l3oman f lb7r.”, meaning “I like swimming in the sea.” The French equivalent is natation.
Sbah l3oman f sba7 kan mzian.
صباح العومان ف الصباح كان مزيان.
Swimming in the morning was nice. · La natation le matin était agréable.
L3oman howa riya9a li kat3jbni.
العومان هو الرياضة اللي كتعجبني.
Swimming is the sport I like. · La natation est le sport que j'aime.
Dima kanmshi l3oman m3a s7abi.
ديما كنمشي العومان مع صحابي.
I always go swimming with my friends. · Je vais toujours nager avec mes amis.
The word 'l3oman' is commonly used in everyday conversations among Moroccans when discussing sports or leisure activities. It is a neutral term and can be used in both casual and formal settings. A common expression is 'l3oman f lb7r', referring to swimming in the sea, which is a popular activity, especially during the summer months.
| English | swimming |
|---|---|
| French | natation |
| Spanish | natación |
| Italian | nuoto |
| German | Schwimmen |
| Portuguese | natação |
| Dutch | zwemmen |
| Turkish | yüzme |
l3oman (العومان) is a Moroccan Darija word or expression meaning "swimming" in English and "natation" in French. It is a beginner-level word in the sports category.
A natural example is “Kanbghi l3oman f lb7r.” It means “I like swimming in the sea.”
L3oman is pronounced /l3oman/. You can listen to the audio pronunciation by clicking the "Listen" button above.
In Arabic script it is written العومان.
The word 'l3oman' is commonly used in everyday conversations among Moroccans when discussing sports or leisure activities. It is a neutral term and can be used in both casual and formal settings. A common expression is 'l3oman f lb7r', referring to swimming in the sea, which is a popular activity, especially during the summer months.