rda رضا

Algerian Darja · verb

“rda” (رضا) is a verb in Algerian Darja meaning to accept, consent.

Meanings

1. to accept, consent
2. to be satisfied, content

Usage

The verb rda (imperfective yerda) means to accept, consent or be satisfied. It is very often used in the negative: "ma rdach" (he refused), "ma rdatch" (she didn't want to). It takes b- to mean being content with something: "rda b chwiya" (he made do with little). The corresponding noun, rda, is very present in the expression "rda l-waldin" (the parents' blessing), an important notion in family life. Note: Réda (Rida) is also a very common male first name, not to be confused with the verb.

Example

How to write it in Latin letters

In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, you will find “rda” but also “rdha”, “rdhaa” and “rdaa”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.

Type “rda” on the Arabic keyboard

In Moroccan Darija

Spelt the same way in Arabic, the word also exists in Moroccan Darija, where it means “to be satisfied, settle for”; “to accept, consent”: rda in Moroccan.