How to say “traitor” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “khayen”; in Algerian, “ghaddar”; in Tunisian, “ghaddar”.
In Moroccan Darija
khayen خائن
An adjective meaning “traitor”; “unfaithful (in love)”.
طلع خاين، باع سري للناس: “He turned out to be a traitor, he sold my secret to people.”
In Algerian Darja
ghaddar غدار
An adjective meaning “treacherous, perfidious”; “disloyal, betraying trust”.
ما تأمنش فيه، راهو غدّار: “Don't trust him, he's a traitor.”
In Tunisian Derja
ghaddar غدار
An adjective meaning “treacherous, perfidious”; “betraying trust”.
ما تأمنوش، راهو غدّار: “Don't trust him, he's a traitor.”