How to say “imitation” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “t9lid”; in Algerian, “taqlid”; in Tunisian, “ta9lid”.
In Moroccan Darija
t9lid تقليد
A noun meaning “imitation, knockoff”; “imitating someone”; “tradition”.
هاد الساعة ماشي أصلية، راها تقليد: “This watch isn't genuine, it's an imitation.”
In Algerian Darja
taqlid تقليد
A noun meaning “imitation, copy”; “counterfeit (non-original product)”; “tradition (formal register)”.
هاد الصباط تقليد، ماشي أوريجينال.: “These shoes are an imitation, not originals.”
In Tunisian Derja
ta9lid تقليد
A noun meaning “imitation”; “fake, counterfeit (product)”; “tradition, custom”.
الصاك هذا تقليد، موش أصلي.: “This bag is a fake, not an original.”