How to say “corner” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “7ser” and “rokna”; in Tunisian, “rokn”.
In Moroccan Darija
7ser حصر
A verb meaning “to corner, trap”; “to restrict, limit”.
حصرني ف القنت وما خلانيش نخرج: “He cornered me in the corner and wouldn't let me leave.”
rokna ركنة
A noun meaning “corner (of a room, a street)”; “nook, secluded spot”.
حط الصندوق فداك الركنة: “Put the crate in that corner.”
In Tunisian Derja
rokn ركن
A noun meaning “corner, angle”; “nook, spot”.
حط الكرسي في الركن.: “Put the chair in the corner.”