How to say “basin” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “sehrij”; in Algerian, “bassina”; in Tunisian, “7oudh”.
In Moroccan Darija
sehrij صهريج
A noun meaning “large basin, water reservoir”; “cistern”.
الفلاح كيعمر الصهريج باش يسقي الجنان.: “The farmer fills the basin to water the garden.”
In Algerian Darja
bassina باسينة
A noun meaning “basin, large washtub”.
عمّري الباسينة بالماء باش نغسلو الحوايج: “Fill the basin with water so we can wash the laundry.”
In Tunisian Derja
7oudh حوض
A noun meaning “basin, tub, tank”; “shower tray, sink”; “basin (mining, river)”.
الحوض مسدود، الماء ما يهبطش.: “The basin is clogged, the water isn't draining.”