How to say “forbidden” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “7ram”; in Algerian, “7ram”; in Tunisian, “7ram”, “memnou3” and “mharrem”.
In Moroccan Darija
7ram حرام
An adjective meaning “forbidden by religion, haram”; “unfair, what a shame”.
راه رشوة حرام: “Corruption is forbidden.”
In Algerian Darja
7ram حرام
An adjective meaning “forbidden by religion, unlawful”; “what a pity, it's unfair”; “that's wrong, it's not done”.
حرام عليك، خليه يرتاح: “That's not right of you, let him rest.”
In Tunisian Derja
7ram حرام
An adjective meaning “forbidden by religion, unlawful”; “a shame, unfair”; “sacred (place)”.
حرام عليك تسيّب الماكلة هكّة.: “It's wrong of you to throw away food like that.”
memnou3 ممنوع
An adjective meaning “forbidden, prohibited”.
ممنوع تدخّن هوني.: “Smoking is forbidden here.”
mharrem محرم
An adjective meaning “forbidden, unlawful (religion)”; “taboo, prohibited”; “Muharram (first Hijri month)”.
الشرب محرم في الدين.: “Drinking is forbidden in religion.”