t3arek تعارك
Tunisian Derja · verb
“t3arek” (تعارك) is a verb in Tunisian Derja meaning to quarrel, argue.
Meanings
- to quarrel, argue
- to fight
Usage
Ta3arek means to argue with someone, verbally or physically. The context shows whether it is a simple quarrel or a brawl. The person one argues with is introduced by m3a: ta3arek m3ah, "he quarrelled with him". The imperfect is yet3arek. The corresponding noun is 3erka, "quarrel, fight". The verb is very common in speech, for quarrels between children, between neighbours or within a couple. It is neutral, not vulgar.
Example
تعارك مع خوه على الكرهبة.
t3arek m3a khouh 3al karhba.
“He quarrelled with his brother over the car.”
How to write it in Latin letters
In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, you will find “t3arek” but also “ta3arek”, “t3ark”, “ta3ark” and “t3arik”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.
Digits stand in for Arabic letters that have no Latin equivalent: 3 is ayn (ع), a voiced sound from deep in the throat with no English equivalent.