How to say “acceptable” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “m9boul”; in Algerian, “ma9boul”; in Tunisian, “ma9boul”.
In Moroccan Darija
m9boul مقبول
An adjective meaning “acceptable, admissible”; “nice, pleasant, likeable”.
هادشي ماشي مقبول: “This is not acceptable.”
In Algerian Darja
ma9boul مقبول
An adjective meaning “acceptable, passable”; “accepted, approved”; “granted (religious formula)”.
الماكلة تاع هاد الريسطو مقبولة، ماشي خايبة.: “The food at this restaurant is decent, not bad.”
In Tunisian Derja
ma9boul مقبول
An adjective meaning “acceptable, decent”; “accepted (prayer, fast)”; “well-liked, well regarded”.
السوم مقبول، نشريه.: “The price is fine, I'll buy it.”