How to say “is it that” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “wach”; in Tunisian, “yekhi”.
In Moroccan Darija
wach واش
A particle meaning “question particle (yes/no)”; “whether, if (indirect question)”.
واش سايم ?: “Are you fasting?”
In Tunisian Derja
yekhi يخي
A particle meaning “so, is it that (question particle)”; “but, didn't… (surprise)”.
يخي مازلت تخدم في نفس البلاصة؟: “So, you still work in the same place?”