How to say “to tie” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “3ged”; in Tunisian, “rbat”.
In Moroccan Darija
3ged عڭد
A verb meaning “to tie, to make a knot”; “to fasten tightly”.
عڭد الخيط مزيان باش ما يتحلّش: “Tie the thread well so that it doesn't come undone.”
In Tunisian Derja
rbat ربط
A verb meaning “to tie, fasten”; “to bind, commit someone”.
اربط صبّاطك لا تطيح: “Tie your shoes so you don't fall.”