tfarhed تفرهد
Tunisian Derja · verb
“tfarhed” (تفرهد) is a verb in Tunisian Derja meaning to gladden, lift the spirits.
Meanings
- to gladden, lift the spirits
- to have fun, unwind
Usage
Tfarhed is used for whatever does you good, relaxes you and puts you in a good mood. In the expression "tfarhed el 9alb" (or "tfarhed 3al 9alb"), something gladdens the heart: good news, a beautiful show. Used of a person, it means to amuse oneself, to take one's mind off things, often on an outing or trip: "mchina nitfarhdou". The register is informal and warm. The noun farhda means a moment of relaxation. The word has nothing in common with farh (joy) in form, even though the meaning is close.
Example
خرجنا للبحر باش نتفرهدو شوية.
khrajna lel ba7r bech nitfarhdou chwaya.
“We went to the sea to unwind a bit.”
How to write it in Latin letters
In Arabizi, Darija written in Latin letters, you will find “tfarhed” but also “tfarhid”, “tefarhed” and “tfrahed”. No spelling is official: people write the sounds as they hear them.