How to say “to cover” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “ghtta”; in Tunisian, “satar”.
In Moroccan Darija
ghtta غطّا
A verb meaning “to cover, cover up”; “to hide, conceal”; “to cover (someone) with a blanket”.
غطّا وجهو و بكا: “He covered his face and cried.”
In Tunisian Derja
satar ستر
A verb meaning “to cover up, keep quiet about”; “to protect someone's honor”; “to cover, hide (a body)”.
ستر عليه وما قال لحد: “He covered for him and told no one.”