njib نجيب
Tunisian Derja · verb
“njib” (نجيب) is a verb in Tunisian Derja meaning I bring, I take along.
Meanings
- I bring, I take along
- I go and get
Usage
Njib is the first person singular imperfect of the verb jeb, "to bring, to bring back". It means "I bring" or "I will bring". It is often combined with bech to express a purpose or the near future: bech njib, "I'm going to bring back". With a dative pronoun, you say njiblek, "I'll bring you". The verb also covers "to go and get" someone or something. Do not confuse it with the male first name Najib, which is written the same way in Arabic. The register is everyday.
Example
نجيبلك قهوة؟
njiblek 9ahwa?
“Shall I bring you a coffee?”
How to write it in Latin letters
In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, you will find “njib” but also “nejib” and “njeb”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.