dazza دزة
Tunisian Derja · noun
“dazza” (دزة) is a noun in Tunisian Derja meaning a push, a shove.
Meanings
- a push, a shove
- a boost, a helping hand
Usage
Dazza is the action noun of the verb dazz, "to push" or "to send". In the literal sense, it's a physical push: you give a dazza to a broken-down car or to someone blocking the way. Figuratively, it's a boost that moves a person or project forward: "3tih dazza", "give him a boost". The expression dazza bahia, "a good push", is often used approvingly. The register is informal. Don't confuse this word with the verb dazz meaning "to send", for example a message.
Example
اعطيني دزة باش تقلع الكرهبة
a3tini dazza bech te9la3 el karhba
“Give me a push so the car starts.”
How to write it in Latin letters
In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, you will find “dazza” but also “dezza” and “daza”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.