dhmen ضمان
Tunisian Derja · noun
“dhmen” (ضمان) is a noun in Tunisian Derja meaning warranty (on a product).
Meanings
- warranty (on a product)
- deposit, security
- assurance, pledge
Usage
Dhmen, often pronounced with a short vowel (dhmen rather than dhamen), refers first of all to the warranty on a device or vehicle: fih dhmen 3am, "it has a one-year warranty". It is also used for the deposit paid when renting an apartment or a car: t7ott dhmen, "you pay a deposit". Figuratively, it expresses an assurance or a given word: 3tah dhmen. The French word "garantie" is also commonly used, especially in commerce. Pitfall: do not confuse with dhamen, "guarantor" or "someone who stands surety".
Example
التلفون هذا فيه ضمان عام
et-téléphone hedha fih dhmen 3am
“This phone has a one-year warranty.”
How to write it in Latin letters
In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, you will find “dhmen” but also “dhman”, “dhamen”, “dhaman” and “dmen”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.