How to say "Excuse me / I'm sorry" in Darija
"Excuse me / I'm sorry" in Moroccan Darija is sme7 li. Here is how Moroccans actually use it, and when.
سمح لي
sme7 li
Excuse me / I'm sorry
Cultural context
Works for apologies and getting attention
Level 1
Phrases that go with it
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