How to say “paralysis” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “chalal”; in Tunisian, “chalal”.
In Moroccan Darija
chalal شلل
A noun meaning “paralysis”; “standstill, paralysis (figurative)”.
جدي جاه الشلل فرجليه: “My grandfather was struck by paralysis in his legs.”
In Tunisian Derja
chalal شلل
A noun meaning “paralysis (medical)”; “total standstill of an activity”.
جدي جاه شلل في ساقو.: “My grandfather suffered paralysis in his leg.”