How to say “pray” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “sella”; in Tunisian, “salla”.
In Moroccan Darija
sella صلّا
A verb meaning “to perform the ritual prayer”; “to invoke blessings (on the Prophet)”.
صليتي العصر ولا مازال؟: “Did you pray the afternoon prayer or not yet?”
In Tunisian Derja
salla صلى
A verb meaning “to perform the ritual prayer”; “to invoke blessings on the Prophet”.
صلّى الصبح ومشى للخدمة.: “He prayed the dawn prayer and left for work.”