How to say “public” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “3omoumi”; in Tunisian, “3moumi”.
In Moroccan Darija
3omoumi عمومي
An adjective meaning “public, state-run”; “general, common”.
قرا فالمدرسة العمومية حتى للباك: “He studied at the public school up to the bac.”
In Tunisian Derja
3moumi عمومي
An adjective meaning “public, for everyone's use”; “public-sector, state-run”.
فمّا تاليفون عمومي قريب من هوني؟: “Is there a public phone near here?”