How to say “respect” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “7tarem” and “7tiram”; in Tunisian, “i7tiram” and “i7tirem”.
In Moroccan Darija
7tarem حتارم
A verb meaning “to respect someone”; “to respect, abide by (rules)”.
حتارم الناس لي كبر منّك: “Respect people who are older than you.”
7tiram حترام
A noun meaning “respect, consideration”; “politeness, courtesy”.
خاص لحترام بين الناس: “People need to show respect to each other.”
In Tunisian Derja
i7tiram احترام
A noun meaning “respect, regard for someone”; “politeness, good manners”.
لازمك تعطي الاحترام للكبار.: “You must show respect to the elderly.”
i7tirem احتيرام
A noun meaning “respect, consideration”; “politeness, deference”.
مع كامل احتيرامي يا سيّدي ال مسؤول ,: “With all my respect, sir, official in charge…”