How to say "Now" in Darija
"Now" in Moroccan Darija is daba. Here is how Moroccans actually use it, and when.
دابا
daba
Now
Cultural context
Right now — though 'daba' in Morocco can be flexible with time
Level 1
Phrases that go with it
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