Moroccan Darija for “a banana”
/banâna/
بانانة
Bghit banana wa7da.
I want one banana.
Say banana (بانانة) for “a banana” in Moroccan Darija. The pronunciation guide is /banâna/. It is a noun with feminine gender. In a natural conversation, you can say “Bghit banana wa7da.”, meaning “I want one banana.” The French equivalent is une banane.
Sma7 liya, kayna banana f lmakla?
سمح ليا، كاينة بانانة ف الماكلة؟
Excuse me, is there a banana in the dish? · Excusez-moi, y a-t-il une banane dans le plat ?
Lwalid jib liya banana mn suq.
الواليد جيب ليا بانانة من السوق.
Dad, bring me a banana from the market. · Papa, apporte-moi une banane du marché.
Khir lftour banana w laban.
خير الفطور بانانة و لبن.
The best breakfast is a banana and yogurt. · Le meilleur petit-déjeuner est une banane et du yaourt.
The word 'banana' is used in everyday conversation in Morocco when talking about food, especially fruits. It is a common word used in casual settings and is understood widely across the country. A common expression is 'banana dyal sbah' meaning 'morning banana' often referring to a quick breakfast.
| English | a banana |
|---|---|
| French | une banane |
| Spanish | plátano |
| Italian | banana |
| German | Banane |
| Portuguese | banana |
| Dutch | banaan |
| Turkish | muz |
banana (بانانة) is a Moroccan Darija word or expression meaning "a banana" in English and "une banane" in French. It is a beginner-level word in the food category.
A natural example is “Bghit banana wa7da.” It means “I want one banana.”
Banana is pronounced /banâna/. You can listen to the audio pronunciation by clicking the "Listen" button above.
In Arabic script it is written بانانة (with vowel marks: بَانَانَة).
The word 'banana' is used in everyday conversation in Morocco when talking about food, especially fruits. It is a common word used in casual settings and is understood widely across the country. A common expression is 'banana dyal sbah' meaning 'morning banana' often referring to a quick breakfast.