How to say “sensitive” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “7essas”; in Tunisian, “7assas” and “rhif”.
In Moroccan Darija
7essas حسّاس
An adjective meaning “sensitive, touchy”; “delicate (topic, skin)”.
نتا حسّاس بزّاف: “You are very sensitive.”
In Tunisian Derja
7assas حساس
An adjective meaning “sensitive, touchy”; “delicate (topic, situation)”; “sensor (noun)”.
ما تحكيلوش هكّا، راهو حسّاس برشا: “Don't talk to him like that, he's very sensitive.”
rhif رهيف
An adjective meaning “sensitive, tender-hearted”; “thin, fine (fabric, paper)”.
ما تقلّقهاش، قلبها رهيف وتبكي بالفيسع.: “Don't upset her, she has a sensitive heart and cries quickly.”