How to say “rule” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “9a3ida”; in Tunisian, “9a3da”.
In Moroccan Darija
9a3ida قاعدة
A noun meaning “rule, norm”; “base (military), foundation”; “principle, established custom”.
فهمتي هاد القاعدة ديال النحو؟: “Did you understand this grammar rule?”
In Tunisian Derja
9a3da قاعدة
A noun meaning “rule, principle”; “base, foundation”; “she/it is …-ing (progressive)”.
هاذي قاعدة ما تتبدلش: “This is a rule that doesn't change.”