How to say “sweets” in Darija
In Algerian, you say “lhelwa”; in Tunisian, “7alwa”.
In Algerian Darja
lhelwa الحلوة
A noun meaning “sweets, candy”; “sweet treat, something sugary”; “the pretty one (feminine adjective)”.
جبت الحلوة للدراري من الحانوت.: “I brought sweets for the kids from the corner shop.”
In Tunisian Derja
7alwa حلوى
A noun meaning “sweets, cakes, treats”; “halva (sweet sesame paste)”.
جبنا حلوى للعرس.: “We brought sweets for the wedding.”