How to say “salt” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “mel7”; in Algerian, “mel7”; in Tunisian, “mel7”.
In Moroccan Darija
mel7 ملح
A noun meaning “salt”.
زيد شوية د الملح فالطاجين: “Add a little salt to the tajine.”
In Algerian Darja
mel7 ملح
A noun meaning “salt”; “spice; what gives flavor”.
الشربة ناقصة ملح.: “The chorba needs salt.”
In Tunisian Derja
mel7 ملح
A noun meaning “salt”; “bond of hospitality (bread and salt)”.
الماكلة ناقصة ملح: “The dish is missing salt.”