How to say “thread” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “khit”; in Algerian, “khit”; in Tunisian, “5it”.
In Moroccan Darija
khit خيط
A noun meaning “thread (for sewing)”; “string, cord”; “to sew (khiyyet)”.
عطيني الخيط والإبرة: “Give me the thread and the needle.”
In Algerian Darja
khit خيط
A noun meaning “thread (for sewing)”; “string, cord”.
جيبلي الإبرة والخيط نخيط القميجة: “Bring me the needle and thread so I can sew the shirt.”
In Tunisian Derja
5it خيط
A noun meaning “thread (sewing)”; “string, fishing line”.
عطيني إبرة وخيط نخيّط السروال.: “Give me a needle and thread so I can mend the trousers.”