morjan مرجان
Tunisian Derja · noun
“morjan” (مرجان) is a noun in Tunisian Derja meaning coral.
Meanings
- coral
Usage
Morjan means coral, both the marine organism and the material used in jewellery. In Tunisia the word is familiar thanks to the north coast, where red coral has long been renowned and worked. It comes up mostly in connection with jewellery: necklaces, rings and traditional bridal sets. It also appears when talking about the seabed or diving. The word is generally invariable and collective: "3qed morjan" means a coral necklace. Morjane is also a female given name.
Example
شرات عقد مرجان من طبرقة.
chrat 3qed morjan mn tabarka.
“She bought a coral necklace from Tabarka.”
How to write it in Latin letters
In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, you will find “morjan” but also “mourjan”, “marjan” and “morjane”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.