How to say “with” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “m3a” and “bi”; in Algerian, “m3a” and “bi”; in Tunisian, “m3a”.
In Moroccan Darija
m3a معا
A preposition meaning “with, in the company of”; “around, at (a time)”; “during, at the time of”.
غادي نمشي معا خويا للسوق: “I'm going to the market with my brother.”
bi ب
A preposition meaning “with, by means of”; “in a manner: in, with”; “by (one by one)”.
درتو ب زربة: “I did it in a hurry.”
In Algerian Darja
m3a مع
A preposition meaning “with, in company of”; “around, about (time)”; “given, because of”.
رايح للسوق مع خويا.: “I'm going to the market with my brother.”
bi ب
A preposition meaning “with, by means of”; “by (means of transport)”; “for (price), by (difference)”.
جيت بالطوموبيل: “I came by car.”
In Tunisian Derja
m3a مع
A preposition meaning “with, in company of”; “around (a time)”; “at, on the side of”.