How to say “upset” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “m9elle9”; in Tunisian, “maghsour”.
In Moroccan Darija
m9elle9 مقلّق
An adjective meaning “upset, in a bad mood”; “angry at someone”; “worried, anxious”.
علاش نتا مقلق: “Why are you upset?”
In Tunisian Derja
maghsour مغصور
An adjective meaning “upset, gloomy, heavy-hearted”; “sullen, frowning (face)”.
شبيك مغصور اليوم؟ صار لك شي؟: “What's wrong, you look upset today? Did something happen to you?”