How to say “pregnant” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “7amla”; in Tunisian, “7amla” and “7amel”.
In Moroccan Darija
7amla حاملة
An adjective meaning “pregnant”; “flood (noun)”.
كنت حاملة وماعرفاش: “I was pregnant and I didn't know it.”
In Tunisian Derja
7amla حاملة
An adjective meaning “pregnant”; “able to bear, endure (negative)”.
مرتو حاملة في الشهر الخامس: “His wife is five months pregnant.”
7amel حامل
An adjective meaning “pregnant (woman)”; “carrier (of a virus, message)”; “to hold a grudge against someone”.
مرتو حامل في الشهر الخامس: “His wife is five months pregnant.”