kra كرى
Tunisian Derja · verb
“kra” (كرى) is a verb in Tunisian Derja meaning to rent (as a tenant).
Meanings
- to rent (as a tenant)
- to rent out (as a landlord)
Usage
Kra, in the present yekri, means to rent, in both directions as in English: kra dar means "he rented a house", and kra darou "he rented out his house". The context shows who is paying. The same word, often written كرا, is also used as a noun for rent: el kra ghla, "the rent went up". The tenant is called kerrey and the expression bel kra means "for rent, rented". It is used for a home, a car or a hall. The register is everyday and neutral.
Example
كرى دار قريبة للخدمة
kra dar 9rib lel khedma
“He rented a house near work.”
How to write it in Latin letters
In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, you will find “kra” but also “kre”, “kraa” and “kara”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.