How to say “problem” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “mochkil”; in Algerian, “mochkil”; in Tunisian, “mochkla” and “mochkel”.
In Moroccan Darija
mochkil مشكل
A noun meaning “problem, worry”; “difficulty, hassle”; “trouble, bother”.
كاين شي مشكل؟: “Is there a problem?”
In Algerian Darja
mochkil مشكل
A noun meaning “problem, trouble”; “quarrel, fuss”.
ماشي مشكل، غدوة نجيبهولك: “No problem, I'll bring it to you tomorrow.”
In Tunisian Derja
mochkla مشكلة
A noun meaning “problem, difficulty”; “trouble, hassle, dispute”.
عالسلامة انا عندي مشكلة ان شاء الله تنجّموا تنصحوني ,: “Hello, I have a problem, I hope you can advise me.”
mochkel مشكل
A noun meaning “problem, worry”; “quarrel, fuss”.
عندي مشكل مع الكرهبة: “I have a problem with the car.”