How to say “How are you?” in Moroccan Arabic

The most common way to say “how are you?” in Moroccan Arabic. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.

كيداير؟

In a sentence

English

Hello, how are you?

Moroccan Arabic

سلام, كيداير؟

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Frequently asked

How do you say "How are you?" in Moroccan Arabic?

"How are you?" in Moroccan Arabic is "كيداير؟". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.

How is "كيداير؟" written in Moroccan Arabic?

Moroccan Arabic uses the Arabic alphabet, an abjad. "كيداير؟" is the standard right-to-left written form.

How do you pronounce "كيداير؟" in Moroccan Arabic?

Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "كيداير؟" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.

What does "كيداير؟" mean in English?

"كيداير؟" is the Moroccan Arabic way of saying "How are you?" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.

Are there formal or informal ways to say "How are you?" in Moroccan Arabic?

Many languages — including Moroccan Arabic — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "كيداير؟" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.

Where is Moroccan Arabic spoken?

Moroccan Arabic is spoken by an estimated 32 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.

Is there a free Moroccan Arabic dictionary?

Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Moroccan Arabic dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "كيداير؟" or any other Moroccan Arabic text.

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