noun work beginner

sayyad

Moroccan Darija for “fisherman”

/sayyad/

صياد

Translations

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English fisherman
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Arabic Script صياد

Word Information

Part of Speech
noun
Category
work
Difficulty
beginner

Example: sayyad in a Darija sentence

Darija

S-syyad rje3 b l7out.

English

The fisherman came back with fish.

How to say “fisherman” in Moroccan Darija

Say sayyad (صياد) for “fisherman” in Moroccan Darija. The pronunciation guide is /sayyad/. It is a noun. In a natural conversation, you can say “S-syyad rje3 b l7out.”, meaning “The fisherman came back with fish.”

More example sentences with “sayyad”

sayyad kay3rf fin kayn l7out l-kbir.

صياد كيعرف فين كاين الحوت الكبير.

The fisherman knows where the big fish are. · Le pêcheur sait où se trouvent les gros poissons.

sayyad khdem f l-b7ar kull nhar.

صياد خدم في البحر كل نهار.

The fisherman works at the sea every day. · Le pêcheur travaille en mer tous les jours.

l-sayyad jbed sh-shabka m3a s-sba7.

الصياد جبذ الشبكة مع الصباح.

The fisherman pulled in the net in the morning. · Le pêcheur a tiré le filet le matin.

How Moroccans use “sayyad”

The word 'sayyad' is used in everyday language to refer to someone who fishes for a living. It is a common term in coastal regions where fishing is a significant part of the local economy. A common expression is 'sayyad dyal l7out', meaning 'fisherman of fish', emphasizing their trade.

Similar words and expressions

  • b7ar — sailor
  • rassam — net maker

“sayyad” in other languages

Englishfisherman
Spanishpescador
Italianpescatore
GermanFischer
Portuguesepescador
Dutchvisser
Turkishbalıkçı

Frequently Asked Questions

What does sayyad mean in English?

sayyad (صياد) is a Moroccan Darija word or expression meaning "fisherman" in English. It is a beginner-level word in the work category.

How do you use sayyad in a Darija sentence?

A natural example is “S-syyad rje3 b l7out.” It means “The fisherman came back with fish.”

How do you pronounce sayyad?

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

How do you write sayyad in Arabic script?

In Arabic script it is written صياد.

When do Moroccans use sayyad?

The word 'sayyad' is used in everyday language to refer to someone who fishes for a living. It is a common term in coastal regions where fishing is a significant part of the local economy. A common expression is 'sayyad dyal l7out', meaning 'fisherman of fish', emphasizing their trade.

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