How to say “to turn” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “dowwer”; in Algerian, “dawwar”.
In Moroccan Darija
dowwer دوّر
A verb meaning “to turn, to rotate (an object)”; “to stir, to mix by turning”; “to surround, to go around”.
دوّر الساروت مزيان باش يتحل الباب: “Turn the key properly so the door opens.”
In Algerian Darja
dawwar دور
A verb meaning “to turn, to make turn”; “to take a stroll, to wander”; “to surround, to encircle”.
دوّر الساروت مليح باش يتحل الباب.: “Turn the key well so the door opens.”