How to say “tighten” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “zeyyer”; in Algerian, “zayer”; in Tunisian, “zayyer”.
In Moroccan Darija
zeyyer زيّر
A verb meaning “to tighten, squeeze”; “to be strict with someone”.
زيّر السّمطة مزيان: “Tighten the belt well.”
In Algerian Darja
zayer زير
A verb meaning “to tighten, squeeze”; “to pull oneself together, take care”; “to put pressure on someone”.
زيّر البولون مليح باش ما يطيحش: “Tighten the bolt well so it doesn't fall off.”
In Tunisian Derja
zayyer زير
A verb meaning “tighten, squeeze”; “put pressure on someone”; “press, insist”.
زيّر البرغي مليح باش ما يطيحش: “Tighten the screw well so it doesn't fall out.”