fi lamen في الامان
Tunisian Derja · expression
“fi lamen” (في الامان) is an expression in Tunisian Derja meaning safe, in safety.
Meanings
- safe, in safety
- under God's protection
Usage
Fi lamen is used mainly in well-wishes, to wish someone a trouble-free arrival or return home. It is heard after a verb of motion: "trawwa7 fi lamen", "tousel fi lamen". It is an affectionate, common formula, often said at the start of a trip or at the end of a call. It can be strengthened to "fi aman Allah", close to "may God keep you". It belongs to family politeness and is not used to talk about an object put away safely.
Example
إن شاء الله توصل في الامان
inchallah tousel fi lamen
“God willing, you'll arrive safely.”
How to write it in Latin letters
In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, you will find “fi lamen” but also “fi laman”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.