How to say “wire” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “selk”; in Algerian, “selk”; in Tunisian, “selk”.
In Moroccan Darija
selk سلك
A noun meaning “metal wire”; “electric cable”; “professional corps (administrative register)”.
ما تقيسش داك السلك، فيه الضو: “Don't touch that wire, it's live.”
In Algerian Darja
selk سلك
A noun meaning “wire, metal wire”; “professional corps (formal register)”.
جيبلي شوية سلك باش نربط الباب.: “Bring me a bit of wire to tie the door.”
In Tunisian Derja
selk سلك
A noun meaning “wire, cable”; “corps (professional or administrative)”.
السلك متاع الضو مقصوص.: “The electric wire is cut.”