How to say “relationship” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “3ala9a”; in Algerian, “3la9a”; in Tunisian, “3ala9a”.
In Moroccan Darija
3ala9a علاقة
A noun meaning “relationship, bond between people”; “relation, connection between things”; “hanger, coat rack”.
لا علاقة بالواقع: “No connection to reality.”
In Algerian Darja
3la9a علاقة
A noun meaning “relationship, connection”; “romantic relationship”.
أنا ماعنديش علاقة بهاد القضية: “I have nothing to do with this case.”
In Tunisian Derja
3ala9a علاقة
A noun meaning “connection, link”; “relationship between people”; “romantic relationship”.
هاذي حاجة ما عندها حتّى علاقة بالموضوع: “This has no connection at all with the subject.”