How to say "It means / I mean / Like" in Darija

"It means / I mean / Like" in Moroccan Darija is y3ni. Here is how Moroccans actually use it, and when.

يعني

y3ni

It means / I mean / Like

Cultural context

Filler word used constantly in conversation, like 'like' or 'I mean' in English.

Level 2

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