How to say “your turn next” in Darija
In Algerian, you say “39ouba”; in Tunisian, “3o9bal” and “3a9ba”.
In Algerian Darja
39ouba عقوبة
An expression meaning “wish: may it happen to you too”; “coming up next, next milestone”; “sanction, punishment (formal register)”.
مبروك عليك، عقوبة ليك يا ختي: “Congratulations, and may it be your turn next, sister!”
In Tunisian Derja
3o9bal عقبال
An expression meaning “may the same happen to you”; “hopefully soon (a happy event)”.
مبروك الزواج، عقبال عندك: “Congratulations on the wedding, may it be your turn soon!”
3a9ba عاقبة
A noun meaning “wish: may it soon be your turn”; “outcome, final consequence”.
عاقبة ليك إن شاء الله، نفرحو بيك: “May it be your turn next, God willing, so we can celebrate for you.”