How to say “friend” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “sa7b” and “7bib”; in Tunisian, “sdi9”.
In Moroccan Darija
sa7b صاحب
A noun meaning “friend, buddy”; “boyfriend, partner”; “owner, holder”.
صاحب خويا عرض علينا لعرسو: “My brother's friend invited us to his wedding.”
7bib حبيب
A noun meaning “friend, close friend”; “darling, beloved”.
ماشي ڭاع لي دحك ليك راه حبيب و سديق: “Not everyone who laughs with you is a friend and a loved one.”
In Tunisian Derja
sdi9 صديق
A noun meaning “friend”; “friendly (adjective)”.
هو أعز صديق عندي من الصغر.: “He's my best friend since childhood.”