How to say “especially” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “khassatan” and “khoussoussan”; in Algerian, “khassa”; in Tunisian, “5assatan”.
In Moroccan Darija
khassatan خاصة
An adverb meaning “especially, in particular”; “special (feminine of khass)”.
كنحب الحوت، خاصة السردين.: “I like fish, especially sardines.”
khoussoussan خصوصا
An adverb meaning “especially, in particular”.
لبط زوينين, خصوصا الدكورا: “The ducks are beautiful, especially the males.”
In Algerian Darja
khassa خاصة
An adverb meaning “especially, particularly”; “special, private (feminine adjective)”.
نحب الحلويات خاصة البقلاوة: “I like pastries, especially baklava.”
In Tunisian Derja
5assatan خاصة
An adverb meaning “especially, in particular”; “private, special”.
نحب البحر خاصة في الصيف: “I love the sea, especially in summer.”