bghit بغيت
Algerian Darja · verb
“bghit” (بغيت) is a verb in Algerian Darja meaning I wanted, I want.
Meanings
- I wanted, I want
- I would like (polite)
Usage
Bghit is the first person of the past tense of the verb bgha, "to want". It is very often used with a present or polite value, like "I would like": "bghit nsaksik", "I would like to ask you". It is followed directly by an imperfect verb, with no "that". Bgha is most widespread in the West. In the centre and East, habit or hab is more usual for "to want". With a noun, it can mean "to love" someone, depending on the region.
Example
بغيت نقولك حاجة.
bghit ngoulek 7aja.
“I wanted to tell you something.”
How to write it in Latin letters
In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, you will find “bghit” but also “bghite”, “bghyt” and “bgheet”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.