karam كرم
Tunisian Derja · noun
“karam” (كرم) is a noun in Tunisian Derja meaning generosity, hospitality.
Meanings
- generosity, hospitality
Usage
Karam means generosity, especially hospitality and the way one receives guests. It is an important social value, often cited in praise of someone: "3andou karam" (he is generous). It is also used in religious formulas, where it refers to divine generosity ("men karam Rabbi"). The corresponding adjective is "karim". The word is somewhat formal; in everyday speech, a generous person is also said to have "ydou mafthou7a" (an open hand). It also exists as a given name, which should not be confused with it.
Example
عندو كرم كبير، ديما يعزم الناس
3andou karam kbir, dima y3azem ennes
“He's very generous, he always invites people.”
How to write it in Latin letters
In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, you will find “karam” but also “karem” and “krem”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.