Tunisian Darija track
Learn Tunisian Arabic (Darija) for everyday conversation
Tunisian Arabic — Darija — is the spoken variety of Tunisia, with Maghrebi forms like كيفاش, لاباس, and فين plus local words like برشا for “a lot.” Ruqelo Arabic includes a dedicated Tunisian track separate from Moroccan and Algerian paths — not Mashriqi dialect relabelled.
Who this track is for
- Residents and newcomers in Tunisia
- Travellers exploring Tunis, Sousse, and Djerba
- Learners who need Tunisian Darija specifically — not Moroccan or Algerian as a stand-in
- Anyone curious about Maghrebi Arabic as a distinct spoken family
What you can practise in the app
- Tunisian greetings: لاباس، كيفاش
- Markets, taxis, cafés, and beach-town conversation
- Script, transliteration, and English meaning together
- Maghrebi and Tunisian-specific vocabulary
- Roleplay and voice practice on entitled plans
Tunisian Darija — distinct Maghrebi speech
Tunisian Darija shares Maghrebi roots with Moroccan and Algerian but has its own rhythm and words. It does not use Gulf, Levantine, or Egyptian everyday forms. Choose Tunisian if Tunisia is your destination.
Example Tunisian Darija phrases
Maghrebi and Tunisian forms — كيفاش، لاباس، برشا — not Mashriqi substitutes.
How are you?
لاباس؟
lābās?
How are you? / Are you well?
How?
كيفاش؟
kīfāsh?
How? (Maghrebi).
Where?
فين؟
fīn?
Where?
A lot
برشا
barsha
A lot / very (Tunisian).
I want
نحب
nḥibb
I want / I would like.
Thanks
يعيشك
yaʿīshak
Thank you (may you live long — Tunisian).
Transliteration is a learning aid to support reading — Arabic script and audio practice in the app remain the reference for pronunciation.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tunisian Arabic the same as Algerian Darija?
They are closely related Maghrebi varieties with mutual intelligibility, but local words and accent differ. Choose Tunisian for Tunisia.
What does برشا mean?
برشا means “a lot” or “very” in Tunisian — a word you will hear often in everyday speech.
Is Darija the same as Modern Standard Arabic?
No. Darija is spoken everyday Arabic. MSA is the formal register for news and official writing.