How to say “energy” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “ta9a”; in Tunisian, “jehd” and “ta9a”.
In Moroccan Darija
ta9a طاقة
A noun meaning “energy, strength”; “energy (electricity, fuel)”; “small window, skylight”.
غادي يخصنا نحتافظو على طاقة ديالنا على قبل طلعة و نزلة.: “We'll need to conserve our energy before a climb and a descent.”
In Tunisian Derja
jehd جهد
A noun meaning “energy, physical strength”; “effort”.
رجعت من الخدمة وما عنديش جهد حتى باش ناكل.: “I came back from work and I don't even have the energy to eat.”
ta9a طاقة
A noun meaning “energy, physical strength”; “energy (electricity, solar, etc.)”; “vibes, positive or negative energy”.
اليوم ما عنديش طاقة، نحب نرقد برك: “Today I have no energy, I just want to sleep.”