How to say “press” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “sa7afa”; in Algerian, “3abbaz”; in Tunisian, “sa7afa” and “kbes”.
In Moroccan Darija
sa7afa صحافة
A noun meaning “press, print media”; “journalism (profession)”.
ختي كتقرا الصحافة فالرباط: “My sister is studying journalism in Rabat.”
In Algerian Darja
3abbaz عبز
A verb meaning “to press, to push (a button)”; “to squeeze, to press with the hand”.
عبز على الزر باش تحل الباب: “Press the button to open the door.”
In Tunisian Derja
sa7afa صحافة
A noun meaning “press, journalism”; “journalists, the media”.
أختي تخدم في الصحافة: “My sister works in the press.”
kbes كبس
A verb meaning “to press, to push down”; “to squeeze with the hand”; “to pack down, to press in”.
اكبس على الزرّ الأخضر باش تفتح الباب.: “Press the green button to open the door.”