tawwer طور
Algerian Darja · verb
“tawwer” (طور) is a verb in Algerian Darja meaning to develop, make progress.
Meanings
- to develop, make progress
- to improve, perfect
Usage
Tawwer is used to make something or someone progress: tawwer rouhek ("improve yourself"), tawwer lmouhtawa ("he improved his content"), tawwer lmaharat ("develop one's skills"). It is heard a lot about studies, work, a project, an online channel or the country. The reflexive form ttawwer means "to develop, evolve": lbled ttawwret. The word is in common use, with a slightly polished tone, and fits easily in speech mixed with French (tawwer les compétences). The complement can be introduced by men: tawwer men mustawak.
Example
لازم تطوّر روحك إذا حبيت تنجح
lazem ttawwer rouhek ida habbit tenjah
“You have to improve yourself if you want to succeed.”
How to write it in Latin letters
In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, you will find “tawwer” but also “tawer”, “twer”, “tawar” and “tawwar”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.
Type “tawwer” on the Arabic keyboard
In Moroccan Darija
Spelt the same way in Arabic, the word also exists in Moroccan Darija, where it means “to develop, advance”; “to improve, upgrade”: twwer in Moroccan.
In Tunisian Derja
Spelt the same way in Arabic, the word also exists in Tunisian Derja, where it means “to develop, improve something”; “to progress, improve”: tawwer in Tunisian.