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KtbDarija

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The KtbDarija (Literally "WriteDarija") is a new project aiming at standarizing Darija, and making it easier to learn for foreigners. It proposes a Latin alphabet for writing in that language, and a set of keyboard layouts for writing in this alphabet.

Alphabet

  • A = A
  • B = B
  • Ċ = Sh (Like in Shampoo)
  • D = D
  • E = /ə/ or gemination of a consonant directly followed by an other one, ex : ĥdem : Work, ĥedem : Use ("literally make work"))
  • F = F
  • G = G (Like in Golf)
  • H = H (aspirated)
  • I = I
  • J = J
  • K = K
  • L = L
  • M = M
  • N = N
  • O = O/OO
  • Ĥ = Kh
  • Q = Arabic Qaf
  • R = R
  • S = S
  • T = T (Like in Television)
  • Ḫ = Ḫ (H Like in Home)
  • V = V
  • Ġ = Gh
  • Ĝ = Vibration of the throat (Arabic Ayn)
  • Ṫ = T (Like in What)
  • Z = Z
  • ' = Glottal stop

    • References

    KtbDarija Wikipedia
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