How to say “important” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “mohim”; in Algerian, “mohim”; in Tunisian, “mouhem”.
In Moroccan Darija
mohim مهم
An adjective meaning “important”; “essential, crucial”.
سپور مهم بزاف: “Sport is very important.”
In Algerian Darja
mohim مهم
An adjective meaning “important, essential”; “anyway; the main thing (el mohim)”.
المهم تكون لاباس: “The main thing is that you're doing well.”
In Tunisian Derja
mouhem مهم
An adjective meaning “important, essential”; “the main thing, anyway (el mouhem)”.
مهم برشا تجي بكري غدوة.: “It's very important that you come early tomorrow.”