How to say “soul” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “rou7”; in Algerian, “rouh”; in Tunisian, “rou7”.
In Moroccan Darija
rou7 روح
A noun meaning “soul, spirit”; “life, vital breath”; “person, living being”.
عندهم روح تعاوني: “They have a spirit of cooperation.”
In Algerian Darja
rouh روح
A noun meaning “soul, spirit”; “oneself (reflexive: rouhi, rouhek)”; “go! (imperative of rah)”.
ربي يرحم روحو: “May God have mercy on his soul.”
In Tunisian Derja
rou7 روح
A noun meaning “soul, spirit”; “oneself (with possessive suffix)”; “person, life”.
ربّي يرحم روحو: “May God rest his soul.”