How to say “watch out” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “3ndak”; in Algerian, “awilek” and “3andek”; in Tunisian, “rod belek”.
In Moroccan Darija
3ndak عنداك
An interjection meaning “watch out!, beware!”; “you have (possession)”.
عنداك تنسى السوارت: “Whatever you do, don't forget the keys!”
In Algerian Darja
awilek اويلك
An interjection meaning “watch out, woe to you”; “threat: you'll see”.
أويلك إلا ما جيتش!: “You'd better watch out if you don't come!”
3andek عاندك
An interjection meaning “watch out!, beware”; “don't you dare”; “you have, you've got”.
عندك تطيح، الأرض زالقة: “Watch out, you'll fall, the floor is slippery.”
In Tunisian Derja
rod belek رد بالك
An expression meaning “watch out, be careful”; “take care (of)”.
رد بالك من الكرهبة!: “Watch out for the car!”