pronoun general beginner

walou

Moroccan Darija for “nothing”

/wa-lou/

والو

Translations

🇬🇧
English nothing
🇫🇷
French rien
🇲🇦
Arabic Script والو

Word Information

Part of Speech
pronoun
Gender
neutral
Category
general
Difficulty
beginner

Example: walou in a Darija sentence

Darija

Ma kayn walou f s-sak.

English

There is nothing in the bag.

Other common spellings

Latin Darija has several accepted writing styles. You may see this word written as:

  • walou
  • walo
  • waloo

These spellings refer to the same word. In chat writing, 3, 7, and 9 commonly represent ع, ح, and ق. Vowels and sh/ch can also vary. You can search using any spelling listed here.

How to say “nothing” in Moroccan Darija

Say walou (والو) for “nothing” in Moroccan Darija. The pronunciation guide is /wa-lou/. It is a pronoun. In a natural conversation, you can say “Ma kayn walou f s-sak.”, meaning “There is nothing in the bag.” The French equivalent is rien.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does walou mean in English?

walou (والو) is a Moroccan Darija word or expression meaning "nothing" in English and "rien" in French. It is a beginner-level word in the general category.

How do you use walou in a Darija sentence?

A natural example is “Ma kayn walou f s-sak.” It means “There is nothing in the bag.”

How do you pronounce walou?

Walou is pronounced /wa-lou/. You can listen to the audio pronunciation by clicking the "Listen" button above.

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