How to say “owner” in Darija

In Algerian, you say “moul”; in Tunisian, “moula”, “moul” and “moulet”.

In Algerian Darja

A noun meaning “owner, boss of”; “the one with, the one who has…”; “(kitchen) mold”.

مول الحانوت سكّر بكري اليوم: “The shop owner closed early today.”

A noun meaning “owner, boss (of something)”; “one who has a quality”; “the Lord (God)”.

مولا الدار طلب الكراء قبل الوقت.: “The owner of the house asked for the rent ahead of time.”

A noun meaning “owner, master of something”; “one who has or carries something”.

مول الحانوت سكّر بكري اليوم.: “The shop owner closed early today.”

A noun meaning “owner (female), mistress”; “the one who has, who possesses”.

مولة الدار طيبت كسكسي بنين: “The lady of the house prepared a delicious couscous.”