How to say “to hold” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “chedd”; in Algerian, “chedd”; in Tunisian, “chedd” and “tochedd”.
In Moroccan Darija
chedd شدّ
A verb meaning “to hold, to grab, to catch”; “to take (a road, a seat)”; “to close (a door, a window)”.
شد ليا فيدي: “Hold my hand.”
In Algerian Darja
chedd شد
A verb meaning “to hold, catch, grab”; “to close, shut (door, window)”; “to hold on to, hang in there”.
شد الباب راهو البرد: “Close the door, it's cold.”
In Tunisian Derja
chedd شد
A verb meaning “to hold, grab, seize”; “to arrest, seize (someone, power)”; “to stay, keep to (a place)”.
شدّ يدّ خوك كي تقصّ الشّارع: “Hold your brother's hand when you cross the street.”
tochedd اتشد
A verb meaning “to hold, catch, grab”; “to stay (at home)”; “to get caught, be arrested”.
لازم الناس الكل تشدّ ديارها: “Everyone must stay at home.”