How to say “hidden” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “mkhebbi”; in Algerian, “mkhabbi”; in Tunisian, “m5abbi”, “metkhebi” and “mastour”.
In Moroccan Darija
mkhebbi مخبّي
An adjective meaning “hidden, concealed”; “hiding”; “hiding something”.
مخبي تحت سداري: “It's hidden under the bed.”
In Algerian Darja
mkhabbi مخبي
An adjective meaning “hidden, concealed”; “hiding”; “set aside, kept”.
لقيت الدراهم مخبيين تحت الفراش.: “I found the money hidden under the mattress.”
In Tunisian Derja
m5abbi مخبي
An adjective meaning “hidden”; “hiding, concealing”.
الفلوس مخبّية في الخزانة: “The money is hidden in the cupboard.”
metkhebi متخبي
An adjective meaning “hidden, in hiding”; “keeping a low profile”.
وينك متخبي؟ ما عادش نراوك.: “Where have you been hiding? We don't see you anymore.”
mastour مستور
An adjective meaning “hidden, kept secret”; “decent, protected from shame”.
خلّي الحكاية مستورة وما تقول لحد.: “Keep this story secret and don't tell anyone.”