People pleaser

باركينغ ڭارديان - حارس الموقف (parking guard)

“Excuse me” or “forgive me.” Often used when bumping into someone or asking a favor. Usage: Smah lia a zin, can I get th…

خير من ذهب - خير من ذهب (better than gold)

تطواني - من تطوان (from Tetouan)

بوك كلاب - نادي الكتاب (book club)

Pronounced “za’ma,” used like “like…” or “supposedly,” often to add irony or doubt. Usage: He said he’ll study all night…

إن شاء الله - إن شاء الله (God willing)

بسطيلة فيست - وليمة البسطيلة (pastilla banquet)

Umgidi (traditional ceremony)

Shower yemwenga (bridal shower)

Pati yevakomana (bachelor party)

Nhaurirano dzeroora (lobola negotiations)

Kuroodzana (engagement)