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How to say “livelihood” in Darija

In Algerian, you say “lkhobza”; in Tunisian, “rez9”.

In Algerian Darja

lkhobza الخبزة

A noun meaning “livelihood, means of living”; “loaf of bread”.

راح للصحرا على جال الخبزة.: “He went down south to earn a living.”

In Tunisian Derja

rez9 رزق

A noun meaning “livelihood given by God”; “wealth, possessions”; “luck, good fortune”.

ما تقلقش، الرزق على ربّي.: “Don't worry, provision comes from God.”