How to say “edge” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “7afa”; in Tunisian, “7affa” and “7achia”.
In Moroccan Darija
7afa حافة
A noun meaning “edge, rim”; “edge of a ravine, cliff”.
ما توقفش على الحافة، خطر: “Don't stand at the edge, it's dangerous.”
In Tunisian Derja
7affa حافة
A noun meaning “edge, rim”; “brink (of a precipice, a crisis)”.
ما تحطّش الكاس على حافة الطاولة.: “Don't put the glass on the edge of the table.”
7achia حاشية
A noun meaning “edge, roadside of the road”; “border, side”.
وقف الكرهبة على الحاشية: “Park the car on the roadside.”