How to say “maternal uncle” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “khal”; in Tunisian, “5al”.
In Moroccan Darija
khal خال
A noun meaning “maternal uncle”; “mole, beauty spot”.
خالي جا من فرانسا: “My maternal uncle came from France.”
In Tunisian Derja
5al خال
A noun meaning “maternal uncle”; “mole (on the skin)”.
خالي ساكن في سوسة.: “My maternal uncle lives in Sousse.”