How to say “rag” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “kher9a”; in Tunisian, “chouliga”.
In Moroccan Darija
kher9a خرقة
A noun meaning “rag, piece of cloth”; “tatter, old worn cloth”.
جيب شي خرقة نمسح الطبلة: “Bring a rag so I can wipe the table.”
In Tunisian Derja
chouliga شوليقة
A noun meaning “rag, worn-out cloth”; “headscarf (pejorative)”.
هات الشوليقة نمسح الطاولة.: “Pass me the rag, so I can wipe the table.”