Moroccan Darija for “teacher / skilled craftsperson”
/m3ellem/
معلم
Lm3ellem kayfesser d-ders.
The teacher is explaining the lesson.
Say m3ellem (معلم) for “teacher / skilled craftsperson” in Moroccan Darija. The pronunciation guide is /m3ellem/. It is a noun. In a natural conversation, you can say “Lm3ellem kayfesser d-ders.”, meaning “The teacher is explaining the lesson.” The French equivalent is enseignant / artisan qualifié.
Lm3ellem kay3emmer l-7rafa dyalo.
المعلم كيعمّر الحرفة ديالو.
The skilled craftsperson is practicing his craft. · L'artisan qualifié pratique son métier.
Kantmna n-welli m3ellem f-l-mustaqbal.
كنتمنى نولي معلم فالمستقبل.
I hope to become a teacher in the future. · J'espère devenir enseignant à l'avenir.
Lm3ellem d-l-najjar kay3ref kifash ykhdem l-khashab.
المعلم ديال النجار كيعرف كيفاش يخدم الخشب.
The skilled carpenter knows how to work with wood. · L'artisan qualifié sait comment travailler le bois.
The word 'm3ellem' is commonly used in everyday Moroccan Darija to refer to both teachers and skilled craftspeople. It is a versatile term that can be used in various contexts, from educational settings to workshops. A common expression is 'm3ellem f-7rafto,' meaning someone who is highly skilled in their craft. There are no notable regional variants.
| English | teacher / skilled craftsperson |
|---|---|
| French | enseignant / artisan qualifié |
| Spanish | maestro / artesano |
| Italian | insegnante / artigiano |
| German | Lehrer / Handwerker |
| Portuguese | professor / artesão |
| Dutch | leraar / ambachtsman |
| Turkish | öğretmen / zanaatkar |
m3ellem (معلم) is a Moroccan Darija word or expression meaning "teacher / skilled craftsperson" in English and "enseignant / artisan qualifié" in French. It is a beginner-level word in the work category.
A natural example is “Lm3ellem kayfesser d-ders.” It means “The teacher is explaining the lesson.”
M3ellem is pronounced /m3ellem/. You can listen to the audio pronunciation by clicking the "Listen" button above.
In Arabic script it is written معلم.
The word 'm3ellem' is commonly used in everyday Moroccan Darija to refer to both teachers and skilled craftspeople. It is a versatile term that can be used in various contexts, from educational settings to workshops. A common expression is 'm3ellem f-7rafto,' meaning someone who is highly skilled in their craft. There are no notable regional variants.