irheb ارهاب
Tunisian Derja · noun
“irheb” (ارهاب) is a noun in Tunisian Derja meaning terrorism.
Meanings
- terrorism
- terror, intimidation
Usage
The word irheb means terrorism. It is very present in the news and in political discussions in Tunisia. One says irhebi for "terrorist", with the plural irhebiyin. The word comes from Standard Arabic, but it is pronounced the Tunisian way and used commonly by everyone. Figuratively, it can refer to pressure or intimidation considered excessive: hedha irheb ("this is terror"). It often comes up in online debates to describe a violent act or a policy.
Example
الإرهاب ضرب البلاد برشا
el irheb dhrab el bled barcha
“Terrorism hit the country hard.”
How to write it in Latin letters
In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, you will find “irheb” but also “irhab” and “erheb”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.