How to say “free” in Darija
In Algerian, you say “hor”; in Tunisian, “7orr”, “batel”, “metfadhi” and “majjeni”.
In Algerian Darja
hor حر
An adjective meaning “free to do as one likes”; “free, not enslaved”.
هو حر، يدير واش يحب: “He's free, he does what he wants.”
In Tunisian Derja
7orr حر
An adjective meaning “free, not subject to anyone”; “pure, genuine (natural product)”.
batel باطل
An adjective meaning “free, gratis”; “for nothing, in vain”; “false, unjust (opposite of true)”.
الدخول باطل اليوم: “Entry is free today.”
metfadhi متفاضي
An adjective meaning “free, available”; “idle, with nothing to do”.
إنتي متفاضية العشية؟ نخرجو نشربو قهوة.: “Are you free this afternoon? Let's go out for a coffee.”
majjeni مجاني
An adjective meaning “free of charge”.
الدخول مجاني للصغار: “Entry is free for children.”