noun body beginner

nif

Moroccan Darija for “nose”

/nif/

نيف

Translations

🇬🇧
English nose
🇫🇷
French nez
🇲🇦
Arabic Script نيف

Word Information

Part of Speech
noun
Category
body
Difficulty
beginner

Example: nif in a Darija sentence

Darija

Nifi msdoud.

English

My nose is blocked.

How to say “nose” in Moroccan Darija

Say nif (نيف) for “nose” in Moroccan Darija. The pronunciation guide is /nif/. It is a noun. In a natural conversation, you can say “Nifi msdoud.”, meaning “My nose is blocked.” The French equivalent is nez.

More example sentences with “nif”

Kber nif dialo f had l3am.

كبر نيف ديالو ف هاد العام.

His nose got bigger this year. · Son nez a grandi cette année.

3ndek chi 7aja 3la nif dialek.

عندك شي حاجة على نيف ديالك.

You have something on your nose. · Tu as quelque chose sur ton nez.

Nifha zwin bzzaf.

نيفها زوين بزاف.

Her nose is very beautiful. · Son nez est très beau.

How Moroccans use “nif”

The word 'nif' is used in everyday conversation to refer to the nose. It is commonly used in various contexts, such as discussing health or appearance. A common expression is 'nifha zwin', meaning 'her nose is beautiful'. There are no notable regional variants.

“nif” in other languages

Englishnose
Frenchnez
Spanishnariz
Italiannaso
GermanNase
Portuguesenariz
Dutchneus
Turkishburun

Frequently Asked Questions

What does nif mean in English?

nif (نيف) is a Moroccan Darija word or expression meaning "nose" in English and "nez" in French. It is a beginner-level word in the body category.

How do you use nif in a Darija sentence?

A natural example is “Nifi msdoud.” It means “My nose is blocked.”

How do you pronounce nif?

Nif is pronounced /nif/. You can listen to the audio pronunciation by clicking the "Listen" button above.

How do you write nif in Arabic script?

In Arabic script it is written نيف.

When do Moroccans use nif?

The word 'nif' is used in everyday conversation to refer to the nose. It is commonly used in various contexts, such as discussing health or appearance. A common expression is 'nifha zwin', meaning 'her nose is beautiful'. There are no notable regional variants.

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