How to say “contract” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “3a9d”; in Algerian, “3a9d”; in Tunisian, “kontrato”.
In Moroccan Darija
3a9d عقد
A noun meaning “contract”; “marriage contract”; “to tie, to knot (verb 3qed)”.
خسرنا عقد مهم ومافهمناش علاش: “We lost an important contract and we don't understand why.”
In Algerian Darja
3a9d عقد
A noun meaning “contract, written agreement”; “marriage certificate”.
مضيت عقد خدمة عام كامل: “I signed a one-year employment contract.”
In Tunisian Derja
kontrato كنتراتو
A noun meaning “contract (work, rental)”; “marriage contract”.
مضيت الكنتراتو مع الشركة اليوم: “I signed the contract with the company today.”