How to say “taste” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “dou9”, “mada9” and “benna”; in Algerian, “ta3ma”; in Tunisian, “dhou9”, “ta3m” and “dhe9”.
In Moroccan Darija
dou9 دوق
A noun meaning “taste (aesthetic sense)”; “taste, flavour”; “taste it! (imperative)”.
عندك دوق زوين: “You have good taste.”
mada9 مداق
A noun meaning “taste, flavor”; “appeal, charm (figurative)”.
هاد الطاجين ما فيه حتى مداق: “This tajine has no taste at all.”
benna بنة
A noun meaning “good taste, flavor”; “charm, appeal”.
هاد الطاجين فيه البنة: “This tajine tastes really good.”
In Algerian Darja
ta3ma طعمة
A noun meaning “taste, flavour”; “bait (fishing, hunting)”.
هاد الشربة ما فيها حتى طعمة.: “This soup has no taste at all.”
In Tunisian Derja
dhou9 ذوق
A verb meaning “taste! (imperative)”; “taste, good taste (noun)”.
ta3m طعم
A noun meaning “taste, flavour”; “point, enjoyment (figurative)”; “bait (fishing)”.
الكسكسي هذا طعمو بنين برشا.: “This couscous tastes really good.”
dhe9 ذاق
A verb meaning “to taste (a dish, a drink)”; “to experience, go through (hardship)”.
ذوق الشربة قبل ما تزيد الملح: “Taste the soup before adding salt.”