How to say “devil” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “chitan”; in Algerian, “chitane”; in Tunisian, “chitan” and “iblis”.
In Moroccan Darija
chitan شيطان
A noun meaning “devil, demon”; “mischievous or cheeky person”.
ماكاين شي شيطان جد بنادم: “There is no devil worse than a human being.”
In Algerian Darja
chitane شيطان
A noun meaning “devil, Satan, demon”; “mischievous child; cunning person”.
هاد الدري شيطان، ما يقعدش في بلاصتو.: “This kid is a little devil, he can't stay in one place.”
In Tunisian Derja
chitan شيطان
A noun meaning “devil, demon, Satan”; “rascal, unruly child”; “cunning or malicious person”.
الشيطان لعب بمخّو وعمل هكّا: “The devil messed with his mind and he did that.”
iblis ابليس
A noun meaning “the devil, Satan”; “mischievous person, imp”.
كنت باش نقرا، وسوسلي ابليس ومشيت نلعب.: “I was going to study, but the devil tempted me and I went off to play.”