How to say “happy” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “fer7an”; in Algerian, “farhan” and “zahi”; in Tunisian, “sa3id”, “far7an” and “mabsout”.
In Moroccan Darija
fer7an فرحان
An adjective meaning “happy, glad”.
أنا فرحان بزاف: “I'm very happy.”
In Algerian Darja
farhan فرحان
An adjective meaning “glad, happy”; “pleased, delighted to do something”.
راني فرحان بزاف كي جيت.: “I'm very happy that you came.”
zahi زاهي
An adjective meaning “happy, in a good mood”; “having fun, carefree”.
راني زاهي بزاف اليوم، جاو صحابي: “I'm very happy today, my friends came over.”
In Tunisian Derja
sa3id سعيد
An adjective meaning “happy, blessed (in greetings)”; “happy, joyful”.
far7an فرحان
An adjective meaning “glad, happy”; “cheerful, in a good mood”.
أنا فرحان برشا اللّي جيت: “I'm very happy that you came.”
mabsout مبسوط
An adjective meaning “happy, glad”; “satisfied (with someone, something)”.
أنا مبسوط برشا بالدار الجديدة.: “I'm very happy with the new house.”