How to say “suit” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “kostim”; in Algerian, “yewalem” and “ywati”; in Tunisian, “kesswa” and “badla”.
In Moroccan Darija
kostim كوستيم
A noun meaning “suit (jacket and trousers)”.
شريت كوستيم جديد للعرس: “I bought a new suit for the wedding.”
In Algerian Darja
yewalem يوالم
A verb meaning “to suit, to look good on”; “to be suited, to fit”.
هاد اللون يوالمك بزاف.: “This colour suits you very well.”
ywati يواتي
A verb meaning “to suit, to fit well”; “to be suitable for something”.
هاد اللون ما يواتيكش: “This color doesn't suit you.”
In Tunisian Derja
kesswa كسوة
A noun meaning “suit, outfit”; “uniform”; “wedding dress, traditional outfit”.
شرى كسوة جديدة للعرس.: “He bought a new suit for the wedding.”
badla بدلة
A noun meaning “suit (jacket and trousers)”; “tracksuit (badla sport)”.
شرى بدلة جديدة للعرس.: “He bought a new suit for the wedding.”