Language/Moroccan-arabic/Vocabulary/Ordering-Food-in-a-Restaurant
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As a traveler to Morocco, one can understand why trying the local cuisine is an essential part of the experience. Moroccan cuisine is rich with flavor and spices that are unique to the region. In this lesson, you will learn common phrases and vocabulary related to ordering food in a restaurant.
Vocabulary
Here are some common Moroccan Arabic words and phrases used in restaurants:
| Moroccan Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| شدي شدي! | Shdi shdi! | Hurry up! |
| تفضل | Tafdil | Go ahead, please; here you are; help yourself |
| معاك القائمة؟ | Ma'ak alqa'ima? | Do you have the menu? |
| ماذا تنصحني بأن أطلب؟ | Maza tansahni bi-'an 'atlub? | What do you recommend I order? |
| جئت لتناول وجبة | Jit linawal wagiba | I came to have a meal |
| طبق رئيسي | Tabak r'isi | Main dish |
| مقبلات | Maqbilat | Appetizers |
| مشروبات | Mashrubat | Drinks |
| حامض بالبيض | Hamd balebda | Lemon with egg |
| قهوة فواكه مجففة | Qahwa fwakih majfufa | Dried fruit coffee |
Common Phrases
Here are some useful phrases to use when ordering food:
- تفضل بالجلوس (Tafadhal biljulus) - Please have a seat.
- هل يمكنني الحصول على قائمة الطعام؟ (Hal yumkinuni alhusul ealaa qayimat taeam?) - Can I have a menu, please?
- هل لديك أي توصيات؟ (Hal ladayk ay tawsiyat?) - Do you have any recommendations?
- أنا أتيت لتناول وجبة (Ana 'atayt litnaul wagibah) - I came to have a meal.
- أنا أريد طبق رئيسي (Ana 'urid tabak r'isi) - I want a main dish.
- ما هو الطبق الذي يتم تحضيره بشكل خاص في هذا المطعم؟ (Ma hu al-tabak alladhi yutamm thuduruhu bishakl khas fi hadha al-mat'am?) - What dish is this restaurant known for?
- أريد شاي بالنعناع (Aurid shay bane'nane) - I want mint tea.
- هل بإمكانكم جعل الطعام حارًا؟ (Hal b'imkanikum ja'la al-ta'am haran?) - Can you make the food spicy?
- هل يمكنكم فصل الفلفل؟ (Hal yumkinukum fasl alfalfal?) - Can you leave out the peppers?
- هل يمكنني الحصول على فاتورة من فضلك؟ (Hal yumkinuni alhusul ealaa fatwirah min fadlik?) - Can I have the bill, please?
Conversation Practice
A: تفضلوا بالجلوس (Tafadhalu biljulus)
B: شكرًا (Shokran)
A: ما هو رأيكم بالمقبلات؟ (Ma hu ra'iyukum bilmaqbilat?)
B: يجب أن تجرب صحن الخضروات المشوية (Yajib 'an tajrub sahan alkhudhurati almashwiyah)
A: هل بإمكاننا جعل الطعام حارًا؟ (Hal b'imkanina ja'la al-ta'am haran?)
C: نعم ، بالتأكيد. يمكننا زيادة الملح والفلفل لجعله أكثر حدة. (Na'am, biltta'kid. yumkinuna ziyadat almilh walffalful lija'lhi aktar hadah.)
Tips
- If you have any dietary restrictions, it's important to tell your server ahead of time so they can accommodate you.
- It's common to share dishes in Moroccan culture, so don't feel like you need to order separate meals for everyone at the table.
- Tipping is not required in Morocco, but it's customary to leave a small amount at the end of the meal.
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