How to say “brain” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “mokh”; in Algerian, “mokh”; in Tunisian, “mokh” and “dmegh”.
In Moroccan Darija
mokh مخ
A noun meaning “brain”; “marrow (of bones)”; “brains, intelligence”.
هاد الدري عندو المخ: “This boy is smart.”
In Algerian Darja
mokh مخ
A noun meaning “brain”; “genius, very smart person”; “brains (as food)”.
هاد الطفل مخ، يحل كلش وحدو.: “This kid is a genius, he solves everything on his own.”
In Tunisian Derja
mokh مخ
A noun meaning “brain; head”; “intelligence, wits”; “brains (food); marrow”.
تحت شعري عندي مخي جبّار ,: “Under my hair, I've got a formidable brain.”
dmegh دماغ
A noun meaning “brain, skull”; “head, mind (figurative)”.
التلفزة غسلتلو دماغو.: “The TV brainwashed him.”