How to say “dignity” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “karama”; in Algerian, “karama”; in Tunisian, “karama”.
In Moroccan Darija
karama كرامة
A noun meaning “dignity, honour”; “miracle attributed to a saint”.
الخدمة مزيانة ولكن الكرامة قبل كلشي: “The work is good, but dignity comes before everything.”
In Algerian Darja
karama كرامة
A noun meaning “dignity, honour”; “generosity, hospitality”.
نخدم أي خدمة بصح كرامتي قبل كلش: “I'll do any job, but my dignity comes before everything.”
In Tunisian Derja
karama كرامة
A noun meaning “dignity, personal honour”; “self-respect, pride”.
هو فقير أما عندو كرامة، ما يطلب من حد.: “He is poor but he has dignity; he doesn't ask anyone for anything.”