tfarfech تفرفش

Tunisian Derja · verb

“tfarfech” (تفرفش) is a verb in Tunisian Derja meaning to relax, take one's mind off things.

Meanings

1. to relax, take one's mind off things
2. to cheer up, become lighthearted

Usage

Tfarfech is the conjugated form ("you relax", "she relaxes") of a colloquial verb expressing the idea of freeing oneself from worries, taking a breather, and recovering some lightness. It is often used in wishes or advice, like "ekhrej tfarfech chwaya" ("go out and take your mind off things"). The related adjective mfarfech describes someone relaxed, cheerful, in a good mood. The register is colloquial but with no negative connotation. Note: the verb does not mean "to party" in the strong sense. It rather refers to relief and relaxation after a difficult or busy period.

Example

How to write it in Latin letters

In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, you will find “tfarfech” but also “tfarfich”, “tfarfesh” and “tfarfch”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.

Type “tfarfech” on the Arabic keyboard