How to say “high” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “3ali”; in Algerian, “3ali”; in Tunisian, “3ali”.
In Moroccan Darija
3ali عالي
An adjective meaning “high, tall”; “loud (sound, voice)”; “superior, high-level”.
عاشت في واحد المستوى عالي: “She lived in an affluent environment.”
In Algerian Darja
3ali عالي
An adjective meaning “high, tall”; “loud (voice, sound)”; “high-level”.
صوتك عالي، هدر بالشوية: “Your voice is loud, speak softly.”
In Tunisian Derja
3ali عالي
An adjective meaning “high, tall”; “loud (voice, sound)”; “proud, dignified (figurative)”.
صوتك عالي برشة، الصغار راقدين: “Your voice is very loud, the kids are asleep.”