rachch رش
Tunisian Derja · verb
“rachch” (رش) is a verb in Tunisian Derja meaning to sprinkle, to spray lightly.
Meanings
- to sprinkle, to spray lightly
- to dust (powder, salt)
Usage
Rachch (imperfect yrochch) refers to the gesture of projecting small drops or a fine powder. Typical uses are numerous: rachch el ma 3al 9a3a, "to sprinkle water on the floor" before sweeping, so as not to raise dust. It is also used for perfume (rachch el ri7a), insecticide, or salt. The preposition 3la introduces the surface touched: rachch 3liha. The word also serves as a noun for the act of sprinkling. For abundant watering, sga is used instead.
Example
رشّ شوية ماء على القاعة قبل ما تكنس
rochch chwaya ma 3al 9a3a 9bal ma tkannes
“Sprinkle a little water on the floor before sweeping.”
How to write it in Latin letters
In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, you will find “rachch” but also “rach”, “rech”, “rochch” and “rash”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.