tachkila تشكيلة
Tunisian Derja · noun
“tachkila” (تشكيلة) is a noun in Tunisian Derja meaning assortment, varied mix.
Meanings
- assortment, varied mix
- team lineup, formation
Usage
Tachkila refers to a set of varied items brought together. It is often used for an order at a restaurant, café or pastry shop: tachkila mta3 7lou is an assortment of sweets. In sports, especially football, the word means a team's lineup, i.e. the players fielded, or its tactical formation. It is very common in match commentary. One can also speak of a tachkila of clothes or products, in the sense of a range or collection. The tone is neutral and fits all contexts.
Example
جيبلنا تشكيلة من الحلو مع القهوة
jibelna tachkila men el 7lou m3a el 9ahwa
“Bring us an assortment of sweets with the coffee.”
How to write it in Latin letters
In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, you will find “tachkila” but also “tachkla”, “tachkil”, “tashkila” and “techkila”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.