How to say “worry” in Darija
In Moroccan, you say “hemm”; in Tunisian, “hamm” and “7ira”.
In Moroccan Darija
hemm همّ
A noun meaning “worry, concern”; “grief, sorrow”.
مابقيتش باغي نزيدك همّ.: “I don't want to add to your worries anymore.”
In Tunisian Derja
hamm هم
A noun meaning “worry, trouble”; “grief, sorrow”.
آش بيك شادّ الهمّ؟: “What's wrong with you, why are you worrying like this?”
7ira حيرة
A noun meaning “worry, concern for someone”; “perplexity, bewilderment, indecision”.
عندي حيرة عليه، ما كلّمنيش من البارح.: “I'm worried about him, he hasn't spoken to me since yesterday.”