How to say “association” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “jam3iya”; in Algerian, “jam3iya”; in Tunisian, “jam3ia”.
In Moroccan Darija
jam3iya جمعية
A noun meaning “association, non-profit organization”; “tontine, savings circle among acquaintances”.
كون غير قدرت ن نخارت فشي جمعية: “If only I could join an association.”
In Algerian Darja
jam3iya جمعية
A noun meaning “association, club”; “learned society, organization”.
حلّينا جمعية باش نعاونو الشباب تاع الحومة.: “We set up an association to help the young people of the neighborhood.”
In Tunisian Derja
jam3ia جمعية
A noun meaning “association (organization)”; “sports club”.
خدمت متطوعة في جمعية تعاون الصغار.: “I volunteered at an association that helps small children.”