How to say “standing” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “wagf”; in Tunisian, “wa9ef”.
In Moroccan Darija
wagf واڭف
An adjective meaning “standing, on one's feet”; “stopped, motionless”.
ماكنخلّصكش باش تبقا هي واڭف تمّا.: “I don't pay you to just stand there.”
In Tunisian Derja
wa9ef واقف
An adjective meaning “standing”; “stopped, stationary”; “supporting someone”.
علاش واقف؟ اقعد.: “Why are you standing? Sit down.”