How to say “choose” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “khtar” and “3zel”; in Algerian, “yxayyer”; in Tunisian, “ikhtar” and “5tar”.
In Moroccan Darija
khtar ختار
A verb meaning “to choose, select”; “to prefer, opt for”.
ختار لي عجبك: “Choose what you like.”
3zel عزل
A verb meaning “choose, select”; “sort out, set aside”; “isolate, separate”.
عزل شي حاجة مزيانة: “Choose something good.”
In Algerian Darja
yxayyer يخير
A verb meaning “to choose”; “to pick, to prefer”.
خلّيه يخيّر الفلم لي يحب يشوفو.: “Let him choose the film he wants to watch.”
In Tunisian Derja
ikhtar اختار
A verb meaning “to choose”; “to select, opt for”.
إختار اللي يعجبك، أنا نخلّص: “Choose what you like, I'll pay.”
5tar ختار
A verb meaning “to choose”; “to prefer, opt for”.
ختار اللي يعجبك: “Choose what you like.”