How to say “prepare” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “wejjed”; in Algerian, “wajjed”; in Tunisian, “7adher”.
In Moroccan Darija
wejjed وجّد
A verb meaning “to prepare (a meal, something)”; “to get ready, set up”.
علاش مابغيتيش ت وجّد لغدا: “Why don't you want to prepare lunch?”
In Algerian Darja
wajjed وجد
A verb meaning “to prepare, get ready”; “to get oneself ready”.
وجّدي الماكلة راهم جايين: “Prepare the meal, they're coming.”
In Tunisian Derja
7adher حضر
A verb meaning “to prepare (meal, coffee, things)”; “to attend, be present”; “to get ready (with rouh-)”.
صباح ال خير , هيّا نحضر لكم ال قهوة: “Good morning, come on, we'll prepare the coffee for you.”