How to say “wanting” in Darija
In Algerian, you say “7aba”; in Tunisian, “7abba” and “7ab”.
In Algerian Darja
7aba حابة
An adjective meaning “wanting (fem.)”; “liking (fem.)”.
راني حابّة نشوف تلمسان: “I want to see Tlemcen.”
In Tunisian Derja
7abba حابة
An adjective meaning “wanting, feeling like (fem.)”; “loving, liking (fem.)”.
آنا حابّة نمشي للبحر غدوة: “I feel like going to the sea tomorrow.”
7ab حابب
An adjective meaning “wanting, willing to”; “fond of”.
شنوة حاب تاكل اليوم؟: “What do you want to eat today?”