How to say “clothes” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “7wayej”; in Tunisian, “7wayej”, “lbes” and “dbech”.
In Moroccan Darija
7wayej حوايج
A noun meaning “clothes, garments”; “belongings, things”.
شريت حوايج جداد: “I bought new clothes.”
In Tunisian Derja
7wayej حوايج
A noun meaning “clothes”; “belongings”; “things, stuff”.
انا حوايجي صغارو علييا بعد لولادة: “My clothes have become too small for me since I gave birth.”
lbes لباس
A noun meaning “clothes, garments”; “outfit, attire”.
شرينا لباس العيد للصغار: “We bought Eid clothes for the kids.”
dbech دبش
A noun meaning “clothes, garments”; “belongings, personal effects”.
لمّ دبشك وأمشي نرقد: “Pack up your things and go to bed.”