How to say “official” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “rasmi”; in Tunisian, “mes2oul” and “rasmi”.
In Moroccan Darija
rasmi رسمي
An adjective meaning “official, recognized by an authority”; “officially, it's confirmed”; “formal, serious (tone, dress)”.
راه رسمي غادي نزيدو ليا فالخلصة: “It's official, they're going to raise my salary.”
In Tunisian Derja
mes2oul مسؤول
A noun meaning “official, person in charge”; “responsible for one's actions”.
سيّدي ال مسؤول راهم حطّوك في منصب ,: “Mr. official, they have placed you in a position,”
rasmi رسمي
An adjective meaning “official”; “seriously, for real (bil rasmi)”.
الخبر هذا رسمي ولا إشاعة؟: “Is this news official or is it a rumor?”