How to say “intelligent” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “dki”; in Tunisian, “dhki”.
In Moroccan Darija
dki دكي
An adjective meaning “intelligent, smart”; “cunning, resourceful”.
هو دكي بزّاف: “He is very intelligent.”
In Tunisian Derja
dhki ذكي
An adjective meaning “intelligent”; “clever, shrewd”.
نحبّك ذكي و نخلّي لك مهلة للتفكير ,: “I like you smart, and I'm giving you time to think it over.”