7 More Algerian Arabic Words & Expressions You Hear a Lot in Ramadan 🌙Part 2🌙

Ramadan is a special time, and so is the way we talk during this month! In this lesson, you’ll learn 7 more common Algerian Arabic words and expressions you hear a LOT in Ramadan. These words will help you sound more natural and connect with Algerian culture. Let’s dive in!

1_ شربة

Chorba (a traditional soup)

a must-have in Ramadan

Example:

يمّا هي اللّي تطيّب الشّربة في رمضان

/yimma: hiyya li ettayyab echorba fi ramda:n/

My mother is the one who prepares chorba in Ramadan

2_ لمواعن

Dishes

Example:

كل يوم أنا وختي نغسلو لمواعن في رمضان

/kol youm ana: w kh’ti: naghslou limwa:3in fi ramda:n/

Every day in Ramadan, my sister and I wash the dishes

3_ لجامع

The mosque

Example:

كشما تسحقي؟ راني رايح للجامع

/kachma: tis7aqqi: ra:ni: ra:yi7 lilja:mi3/

Do you need anything? I'm going to the mosque

4_ التّراويح

"Taraweeh" prayer – a special prayer performed only during Ramadan.

Example:

نتلاقاو بعد صلاة التراويح

/nitla:ga:w ba3d sala:t attara:wi:7/

We'll meet after the Taraweeh prayer

5_ الله يسلمك

An expression used to respond to “Sa7a f’tourek” or “Sa7a s’7ourek”

Example:

صحّا فطورك خويا     _الله يسلمك

/sa77a: f’tourek khouya:_ Allah y'salmik/

“Sa7a f’tourek” my brother _ Thank you!

6_ غلبو رمضان

An expression used to describe someone who gets easily irritated, craves food excessively, or behaves strangely during Ramadan.

Example:

بابا ماهدر مع حتى واحد غلبو رمضان

/ba:ba: ma: h’dar m’3a 7atta wa:7id ghelbou ramda:n/

Dad didn’t talk to anyone; Ramadan has “beaten” him

7_ قسرة

Casual evening chats, especially after Taraweeh during Ramadan

Example:

فاتت وحد القسرة هايلة لبارح

/fa:tit wa7d l’gosra ha:yla l’ba:ri7/

There was an amazing chat last night

Now you know 7 more Algerian Arabic expressions for Ramadan! Keep practicing, and Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙✨