How to say “ugh” in Darija
In Algerian, you say “uff”; in Tunisian, “tfouh”, “ouf”, “tfou”, “off” and “itfouh”.
In Algerian Darja
uff افففف
An interjection meaning “ugh, yuck (bad smell)”; “ugh, expressing annoyance”.
إفففف، واش هادي الريحة!: “Ugh, what is that smell!”
In Tunisian Derja
tfouh تفوه
An interjection meaning “ugh, yuck (disgust, contempt)”; “shame on you!”.
تفوه عليك، ما تحشمش؟: “Shame on you, aren't you ashamed?”
ouf اوف
An interjection meaning “expresses annoyance, weariness”; “expresses relief”.
أوف، قدّاش طوّل هالكار!: “Ugh, how long this bus is taking!”
tfou تف
An interjection meaning “spit of contempt, ugh”; “to spit (on someone, something)”.
تف! شنوة هالريحة؟: “Ugh! What's that smell?”
off افف
An interjection meaning “ugh, pff (annoyance, weariness)”; “yuck (disgust)”.
أفف، قلقتني!: “Ugh, you're annoying me!”
itfouh اتفوه
An interjection meaning “ugh! (contempt, disgust)”; “shame on (with 3la)”.
اتفوه على هالزمان: “Ugh, shame on these times!”