How to say “sweet” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “7lou”; in Algerian, “7lou” and “lahlou”; in Tunisian, “7lou”.
In Moroccan Darija
7lou حلو
An adjective meaning “sweet, sugary”; “pleasant, sweet (words)”.
هاد الحليب حلو: “This milk is sweet.”
In Algerian Darja
7lou حلو
An adjective meaning “sweet to the taste”; “pleasant, kind”.
الشاي هذا حلو بزاف، ما نقدرش نشربو: “This tea is too sweet, I can't drink it.”
lahlou الحلو
An adjective meaning “sweet, mild”; “pleasant, nice”; “lham lahlou, sweet meat dish”.
هاد الدلاع حلو بزاف: “This watermelon is very sweet.”
In Tunisian Derja
7lou حلو
An adjective meaning “sweet, sugary”; “nice, pretty, cute”; “fresh (unsalted water)”.
التاي حلو برشا، ما تزيدش سكر: “The tea is very sweet, don't add any sugar.”