How to say “mister” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “si” and “ssiyed”; in Algerian, “si”; in Tunisian, “si” and “si”.
In Moroccan Darija
si سي
A noun meaning “Mr. (title before a first name)”; “sir (when addressing someone)”.
سي أحمد جا اليوم؟: “Did Mr. Ahmed come today?”
ssiyed السيد
A noun meaning “gentleman, the man (polite)”; “venerated saint; his shrine”.
عطي السيد رزقو: “Give this gentleman his money.”
In Algerian Darja
si سي
A noun meaning “mister (title before a first name)”.
سي أحمد راه يستناك في الحانوت.: “Mr. Ahmed is waiting for you at the shop.”
In Tunisian Derja
si سي
A noun meaning “Mr (before a first name)”; “title of respect”.
يا سي الهادي، الكرهبة متاعك حاضرة: “Mr. Hédi, your car is ready.”
si سى
A particle meaning “Mr. (title before a first name)”; “respectful title for an elder”.
صباح الخير سي محمد، لاباس عليك؟: “Good morning, Mr. Mohamed, how are you?”