How to say “help” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “3awen”, “sa3d” and “mosa3ada”; in Algerian, “mousa3ada”; in Tunisian, “3awen”.
In Moroccan Darija
3awen عاون
A verb meaning “to help, assist”; “to lend a hand”.
إمتا غادي ت عاون معايا: “When are you going to help me?”
sa3d ساعد
A verb meaning “to help, assist someone”.
عافاك ساعدني نهز هاد الصندوق: “Please help me carry this crate.”
mosa3ada مساعدة
A noun meaning “help, assistance”; “financial aid, grant”.
محتاج شي مساعدة فهاد الخدمة: “I need a bit of help with this job.”
In Algerian Darja
mousa3ada مساعدة
A noun meaning “help, assistance”; “material support, donation”.
In Tunisian Derja
3awen عاون
A verb meaning “to help, assist”; “to help oneself”.
شكون ينجّم يعاوّنه و اللي عنده معلومة يفيدوا بها مرسي: “Who can help him? And whoever has any information, please share it, thanks.”