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How to say “shock” in Darija

In Moroccan, you say “sadma”; in Tunisian, “sadma”.

In Moroccan Darija

sadma صدمة

A noun meaning “emotional shock, big surprise”; “trauma”; “physical impact, blow”.

كولنا ف صدمة كبيرة: “We are all in great shock.”

In Tunisian Derja

sadma صدمة

A noun meaning “emotional shock, blow”; “sudden disappointment”; “physical impact, collision”.

كي سمعت الخبر خذيت صدمة.: “When I heard the news, I was in shock.”