How to say “incapable” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “magaddch”; in Tunisian, “3ajez”.
In Moroccan Darija
magaddch ماڭادّش
An adjective meaning “incapable, not up to it”; “can't take any more, worn out”.
أنا ماڭادّش على هاد الخدمة بوحدي: “I'm not up to this job on my own.”
In Tunisian Derja
3ajez عاجز
An adjective meaning “unable, incapable of acting”; “weak, lacking strength (age, illness)”; “impotent (sexually)”.
بوه ولى عاجز ما ينجمش يخدم: “His father has become helpless, he can no longer work.”