How to say “thanks” in Darija
In Algerian, you say “saha”; in Tunisian, “3aych” and “mechkour”.
In Algerian Darja
saha صحا
An interjection meaning “thanks, well done”; “okay, agreed”; “enjoy, to your health”.
صحّا خويا، ربي يحفظك.: “Thanks, my brother, may God protect you.”
In Tunisian Derja
3aych عيش
An interjection meaning “thanks (short for 3aychek)”; “live! (imperative of "to live")”.
عيش خويا، ربي يحفظك: “Thanks, brother, may God protect you.”
mechkour مشكور
An expression meaning “thanks”; “thanked, deserving thanks”.
مشكور على المعاونة متاعك.: “Thanks for your help.”