chohra شهرة
Tunisian Derja · noun
“chohra” (شهرة) is a noun in Tunisian Derja meaning fame, celebrity.
Meanings
- fame, celebrity
- reputation, renown
Usage
A feminine noun for being known to the public. It is often used critically, about someone who seeks attention: "y7eb ech-chohra" ("he loves fame"), "3amelha 3al chohra" ("he did it to get known"). The expression "men ghir chohra" means "discreetly, without seeking recognition". The register is neutral and the word is shared with standard Arabic. Do not confuse it with "chhar", "month", despite the similar root.
Example
ما يعملش هكّا كان على الشهرة
ma ya3melch hakka ken 3al chohra
“He only does this for fame.”
How to write it in Latin letters
In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, you will find “chohra” but also “shohra” and “chouhra”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.