How to say “box” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “sndo9”; in Algerian, “sendouk”; in Tunisian, “sondou9”, “7okka”, “khana” and “3olba”.
In Moroccan Darija
sndo9 صندوق
A noun meaning “box, crate”; “chest, trunk”; “fund, treasury (institution)”.
حطّ الحوايج فالصندوق وسدّو مزيان.: “Put the things in the crate and close it well.”
In Algerian Darja
sendouk صندوق
A noun meaning “crate, chest, trunk”; “car trunk”; “cash box, fund”.
حط الحوايج في الصندوق تاع الطوموبيل: “Put the things in the trunk of the car.”
In Tunisian Derja
sondou9 صندوق
A noun meaning “box, crate”; “chest, trunk”; “ballot box; fund”.
حط الكتب القدم في الصندوق.: “Put the old books in the crate.”
7okka حكة
A noun meaning “box, container”; “tin, can”; “itch (pronounced 7akka)”.
جيبلي حكة طماطم من الحانوت.: “Bring me a tin of tomato paste from the shop.”
khana خانة
A noun meaning “box on a form, cell”; “category, slot”.
عمّر الخانة هاذي باسمك.: “Fill in this box with your name.”
3olba علبة
A noun meaning “box, pack”; “can, tin”; “carton (milk, juice)”.
جيبلي علبة حليب وإنتي راجعة.: “Bring me a carton of milk on your way home.”