How to say “greedy” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “tmma3”; in Tunisian, “tamma3” and “malhouf”.
In Moroccan Darija
tmma3 طمّاع
An adjective meaning “greedy, covetous”; “always wanting more”.
هاد الطماع عمرو ما يقنع بشي حاجة: “This greedy man is never satisfied with anything.”
In Tunisian Derja
tamma3 طماع
An adjective meaning “greedy, covetous”; “greedy person (as noun)”.
ما تكونش طمّاع، اقسم مع خوك: “Don't be greedy, share with your brother.”
malhouf ملهوف
An adjective meaning “eager, greedy to get”; “impatient, craving something”.
علاش ملهوف هكا عالماكلة؟ ماهيش باش تهرب!: “Why are you pouncing on the food like that? It's not going to run away!”