How to say “to ask” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “swwel”; in Tunisian, “tsel”.
In Moroccan Darija
swwel سوّل
A verb meaning “to ask, pose a question”; “to ask after someone”; “to care about (negative)”.
واخا سول ليا عفاك: “Okay, ask on my behalf, please.”
In Tunisian Derja
tsel تسال
A verb meaning “to ask, to inquire”; “to be owed by someone”.
علاش ما تسالش أمّك؟: “Why don't you ask your mother?”