How to say “widen” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “wsse3”; in Algerian, “wessa3”; in Tunisian, “wassa3”.
In Moroccan Darija
wsse3 وسّع
A verb meaning “to widen, to enlarge”; “to be patient, calm down”; “to grant ease (God)”.
أنا غادي ن وسّع هاد طريق: “I'm going to widen this road.”
In Algerian Darja
wessa3 وسع
A verb meaning “widen, enlarge”; “grant ease, relieve”; “be patient (wessa3 balek)”.
لازم نوسعو الدار، ولات صغيرة علينا.: “We need to enlarge the house, it has become too small for us.”
In Tunisian Derja
wassa3 وسع
A verb meaning “to widen, enlarge a space”; “to move over, make room”; “to be patient (wassa3 bélek)”.
وسع بالك، توا يجي.: “Be patient, he'll be here any minute.”