How to say “dear” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “3ziz”; in Algerian, “3ziz”; in Tunisian, “3ziz”.
In Moroccan Darija
3ziz عزيز
An adjective meaning “dear, precious (affectionately)”; “to be very fond of (3ziz 3la)”.
عزيز عليا لبطّ: “I love duck.”
In Algerian Darja
3ziz عزيز
An adjective meaning “dear, beloved”; “precious, much valued”.
هاذ الصاحب عزيز عليا بزاف: “This friend is very dear to me.”
In Tunisian Derja
3ziz عزيز
An adjective meaning “dear, precious”; “my dear (term of address)”.
انا وايّاك يا عزيزتي: “You and me, my dear.”