bslem بسلام
Tunisian Derja · adverb
“bslem” (بسلام) is an adverb in Tunisian Derja meaning safely, without incident.
Meanings
- safely, without incident
- in peace
Usage
Bslem means that something is done without incident. It appears in very common formulas of wishing well or relief: "rawwa7 bslem" (he got home safely), "temchi w tji bslem" (have a good trip, come back safe and sound), "ya3dihe bslem" (may it go well). It is used before a trip, an exam, an operation or an ordeal. The register is neutral and familiar. It is also used in a message after a difficult period. Do not confuse it with the greeting "bsslema", which means goodbye.
Example
الحمد لله وصلنا بسلام.
el 7amdoulah wsolna bslem.
“Thank God, we arrived safely.”
How to write it in Latin letters
In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, you will find “bslem” but also “besslem”, “bisslem” and “bselem”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.