How to say “burnous” in Darija
In Algerian, you say “bernous”; in Tunisian, “barnous”.
In Algerian Darja
bernous برنوس
A noun meaning “sleeveless hooded wool cloak”; “symbol of marriage, protection”.
جدي يلبس البرنوس كي يخرج للجامع في الشتا: “My grandfather puts on his burnous when he goes out to the mosque in winter.”
In Tunisian Derja
barnous برنوس
A noun meaning “burnous, hooded wool cloak”.
جدي ما يخرجش في الشتاء كان بالبرنوس متاعو: “In winter, my grandfather only goes out wearing his burnous.”