mechwar مشوار
Tunisian Derja · noun
“mechwar” (مشوار) is a noun in Tunisian Derja meaning trip, errand, outing.
Meanings
- trip, errand, outing
- a while, a bit
- bel mechwar: slowly, gradually
Usage
Mechwar refers to a trip or an errand: "3andi mechwar", "I have an errand to run". It can also mean a journey in the figurative sense: "mechwar twil", "a long road". The expression "bel mechwar" is very common. It means "gently, without rushing, little by little": "bel mechwar 3lik", "take it easy". The word can also indicate a short span of time or a small quantity. The register is everyday and informal. The plural is mchawer.
Example
عندي مشوار صغير ونرجع
3andi mechwar sghir w nerja3
“I have a small errand to run and I'll be back.”
How to write it in Latin letters
In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, you will find “mechwar” but also “mechwer”, “mishwar”, “mechouar” and “mashwar”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.