How to say “jealous” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “mghyar”; in Tunisian, “ghayer” and “ghayor”.
In Moroccan Darija
mghyar مغيار
An adjective meaning “jealous (in love)”; “envious, jealous of someone”.
راجلها مغيار بزاف، ما كيخليهاش تخرج بوحدها.: “Her husband is very jealous, he doesn't let her go out alone.”
In Tunisian Derja
ghayer غاير
An adjective meaning “jealous, envious (of someone)”; “protectively jealous (of a loved one)”; “zealous, devoted to (a cause)”.
راهو غاير منّك خاطر نجحت.: “He's jealous of you because you succeeded.”
ghayor غيور
An adjective meaning “jealous (in love)”; “devoted to, caring about (one's country)”.
راجلها غيور برشا: “Her husband is very jealous.”