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adj. adjective. suff. suffix. adv. adverb. syn. synonym. Ar. Arabic. Tam. Tamazight. arch. archaic. theol. theology. art. article. Turk. Turkish. c. circa. v. verb. colloq. colloquial. var. variant. conj. conjunction. vi. intransitive verb. dim. diminutive. Egypt. Egyptian. vt. transitive verb. esp. especially. exc. except. exclam. exclamation. < has origin from exp. expression. expl. expletive. + and. fem. feminine. fig. figuratively. Fr. French. fut. future. idiom. idiomatic. imp. imperative. indic. indicative. inf. infinitive. interj. interjection. Iran. Iranian. It. Italian. lit. literally. masc. masculine. Myth. mythology. n. noun. nf. noun, feminine. npl. noun, plural. nom. nominative. O. old. obs. obsolete. occas. occasionally. orig. origin, originally. pass. passive. philos. philosophy. phr. phrase. pl. plural. poet. poetic. poss. possessive. pref. prefix. prep. preposition. pres. present. prob. probably. pron. pronoun. pst. past. pt. past tense. sing. singular. Sp. Spanish. superl. superlative.
Short Vowels w warda (flower)
a fatHa x xariif (autumn)
u d.amma y yawm (day)
i kasra z zayt (oil)
Long Vowels (madd)
aa
uu
ii
Consonants
A Aaswad (black)
b baab (door)
B Baat.el (gratis)
c cams (sun)
d daar (house)
d. d.araba (he hit)
D Dahaba (he went)
D. D.alaam (darkness)
E Einab (grapes)
f fam (mouth)
g gazuuz (soda)
G Gadan (tomorrow)
h haraba (he escaped)
H Hayaat (life)
J JaaAa (he has come)
k kitaab (book)
l labisa (he dessed up)
L t.feL (boy)
m masjid (mosque)
M s.Maat.a (nagging)
n naama (he slept)
N Naayed (awake)
q qamar (moon)
r raJul (man)
R feRHaan (happy)
s samaaA (sky)
s. s.iyaam (fasting)
t tisEa (nine)
t. t.aara (he flew)
T TalaaTa (three)
{Aaberdi}:
(exclam) expression used when learning some fearful news. [West]
{Aablul}:
(npl) corn. [Jijel]
{Aaddabouxa}:
(n) ball. [Jijel]
{AafGaan}:
(n)
(1) Islamic activist, usually with militant tendencies.
(2) someone who fought alongside the Afghan resistance against
Soviet occupation during 1980's.
{Aagunas}:
[ < Tam. }
(n) floor in a house, esp. in a shanty dwelling.
{AaHawji}:
(exclam) Oh my! Dear me! Exclamation used usually in an
expression of compassion for someone in distress.
syn. {AaHHey}, {Aaxxaah}, {Aelhu}.
{AaHbes}:
(1) (exclam) stop! stop it!
(2) (exclam) enough! plenty!
syn. {Barakaat}, {BerKa}, {yezzi}, {riti}, {Hbes}, {riyyed},
{riyyeH}.
{AakkarkuHa}:
(n) front. [Jijel]
{Aamaxt.af}:
(n) wooden instrument used for picking olives.
{Aamzamaz}:
(n) bowels of a lamb.
{Aanemsiir}:
[ < Tam. alamsir]
(n) animal fur, usually after it is off the animal.
syn. {hiidora}.
{Aantik}:
(1) (adj) fun to be with.
(2) (adv) well, doing well.
{Aaqemmiit.}:
(n) baby.
{Aara}:
(imp) give, hand over.
syn. {djiib}, {Het.}, {Aawiid}.
{Aaraz}:
[ < Tam.]
(n) wasp. [Jijel]
{Aasem}:
(pron) what? [Tlemcen].
syn. {waac}, {wacnu}, {kifaac}, {AenEem}.
{Aasettuf}:
[ < Tam. azetouf]
(n) thorny plant that bears wild blackberry.
{Aawwaah}:
(exclam) exclamation of doubt, hesitation.
{Aawid}:
[ < Tam.]
(imp) give, hand over.
syn. {djiib}, {Aara}, {haat}.
{Aaxx}:
(n) lit. "brother," usually used to refer to a young man who is
active religiously.
syn. {xwaanji}, {frero}, {m-diyyen}.
{Aazramtiwan}:
(n) type of worm used as fishing bait.
{Ae-zzga}:
(npl)
(1) shouting.
syn. {Eyaat.}
(2) noise.
syn. {Hess}.
(3) trouble.
syn. {dwaas}, {huul}.
{Ae-ciix}:
(n) lit. "the old man," used to refer to or to address one's
father.
{Aes.s.Gaar}:
(npl) the young, the youth.
also {Ael-ms.aaGer}.
{Baat.el}:
(adj) free of charge, gratis.
{baba}:
[ < Ar.]
(n) my father.
also {BBa} [West].
syn. {buya}, {buy}, {Aecciix}.
{BaBo}:
(n)
(1) someone who lives or who grew up in one of the "bab"
neighborhoods of Algiers (e.g., Bab-el-Oued, Bad-e-Djedid).
(2) one who is considered to be a true a native of Algiers.
syn. {belda}. [Algiers]
{bacterzi}:
[ < Turk. bach = chief + Ar. teraz = embroidery, tailoring]
(n) tailor. [Algiers]
{bact.ula}:
(nf) pistolet.
{baEEad}:
[ < Ar.]
(imp) get out of my way.
syn. {t.iir}, {AeDheb}, {roH Eliyya}.
{balaak}:
[ < Ar. balouka = your mind, i.e., mind yourself]
(imp)
(1) watch out, be careful.
syn. {redd baalek}, {Aentbeh}.
(2) get out of the way.
syn. {BaEEad}, {Aessenna}, {stenna}, {t.iir}.
{BaLoon}:
[ < Fr. ]
(n) ball.
{Barakaat}:
(exclam)
(1) stop! stop it!
(2) enough! plenty!
syn. {BerKa}, {riti}, {Hbes}, {AaHbes}, {yezzi}, {riyyed}.
{Barat.o}:
[ < Sp.]
(adj) very cheap, gratis. [Tlemcen]
{bared gelb}:
(phr) lit. "with a cold heart," usually said pejoratively of one
who for example takes an insult without reacting; spineless.
{baridu}:
(n) type of ice cream. [Jijel]
{Baqqat.}:
(v)
(1) to light.
(2) to get away.
{Bat.ima}:
[ < Fr. batiment]
(nf) building.
syn. {sekna}.
{baay}:
[ < Turk.]
(n) vassal under Ottoman rule.
{bayliik}:
[ < Turk.]
(n) district, state, federation under Ottoman jurisdiction.
{Bayd}:
(npl) eggs.
sing. {Beda}.
also {BeeD}.
syn. {wlaad e-jjdaad}, {wlaad el-jaaj}, {ED.aam}.
{bayeE}:
(v) to salute.
{bedwida}:
(n) type of soup, usually served in family gatherings. [East]
{beGluul}:
[ < baGl = mule ]
(n) stupid person, idiot.
{behluul}:
(1) (adj) idiotic, doltish.
(2) (n) someone acting in a silly, idiotic way.
(3) (n) a retarded person.
syn. {t.naH}, {m-Gendef}.
{belda}:
(n) a native of Algiers.
syn. {BaBo}.
{bel-friik}:
(n) type of soup, usually served to guests. [East]
{benna}:
(nf) taste.
syn. {dduuq}, {Duqa}.
{bennuna}:
(n) big toe. [Jijel]
{BerKa}:
(exclam)
(1) stop! stop it!
(2) enough! plenty!
syn. {Barakaat}, {yezzi}, {riti}, {Hbes}, {AaHbes}, {riyyed}.
{berma}:
(nf)
(1) cooking gas container.
(2) large saucepan. [Jijel]
{Berrani}:
(n) stranger, outsider, foreigner.
{Bes.t.}:
(adv) amidst, within, among.
{bettiya}:
(nf)
(1) dishpan.
(2) pejorative for "fat woman".
syn. {mezwed}, {basina}, {bermiil}, {t.ono}, {t.orro}.
{BeZZ}:
(1) (npl) kids.
(2) (n) boy.
syn. {derri}, {t.feL}.
{BeZZa}:
(nf) little girl.
syn. {t.efLa}.
{bezzaaf}:
(1) (adj) (adv) enough, plenty.
syn. {Aellah ybaarek}.
(2) (exclam) enough!
syn. {Barakaat}, {Hbbes}, {xLaas.}.
{BeZuaac}:
(npl) kids.
syn. {draari}, {BeZZ}.
{bezqa}:
(nf) spit.
{biin}:
[ < Ar. bayn = between]
(prep) between, among.
{biyyaaE}:
(adj) somone who informs on others, a traitor.
syn. {zeffaaf}.
{biyyed}:
(n) type of soup, white in color. [East]
{blaad}:
[ < Ar. bilaad = country]
(n)
(1) countryside or village of one's origins.
(2) Algeria.
{blaac}:
(prep) without.
{bliduun}:
[ < Fr. ble dur ]
(npl) flour. [West]
{bniin}:
(adj) tasty.
syn. {mliiH}, {huwwa}.
{Bridi}:
[ < Ar. berd = cold]
(imp) calm yourself, cool down, cool it. [Tlemcen]
{Briyya}:
(nf) letter.
{bsaala}:
(nf) nagging.
syn. {bsaala}, {s.Maat.a}.
{BuBul}:
(adj) fat.
syn. {xciin}, {m-ceHHem}, {ceHma}, {djaayeb roHo}.
{BucaEcaaE}:
(n) stork. [Tlemcen]
{Buckaara}:
(n) collaborator, traitor.
syn. {biyyaaE}
{Buhi}:
(n) (adj) one who has little style in appearance or behavior,
usually usued to describe lower class young men.
{Buhiyyuuf}:
(1) (adj) stupid, doltish, foolish.
(2) (n) a fool, an idiot.
{Bulduun}:
(n) lead, plumb.
{Buliga}:
(nf) fear, anxiety.
syn. {l-xuuf}.
{Bumba}:
(adj) said of a girl who is very pretty, gorgeous.
syn. {bogos.a}, {Gzala}, {cabba}, {ziin xaaleq}.
{Bunta}:
(nf) a cigarette stub.
{Bu-ReBB}:
(exclam) "good God!"
{Busa}:
(nf) a kiss.
{Bustandji}:
[ < Ar. boustan = graden + Turk. dji]
(n) gardner. [Algiers]
{Buus}:
(1) (npl) kisses.
(2) (imp) kiss.
{Buyaca}:
(nf) dish prepared on the day of Easoura holidays. [Jijel]
{bzaaq}:
(npl) spit.
syn. {bsaaq}
{cexcuxa}:
(nf) type of meal dish, usually presented in important
occasions. [East]
also {tcektcuka}.
{craka}:
(nf) belt.
syn. {sentura}, {mHezma}, {Hzama}.
{cuwaari}:
[ < Tam. achouari ]
(npl) large bags for collecting garbage, using horses to carry
the bags during collection.
{cwiyya}:
[ < Ar. ]
(1) (adj) little.
(2) (n) small quantity.
syn. {kemya}
{daab}:
(1) (n) jackass.
(2) (adj) stupid. [East].
syn. {HMaar}.
{daak}:
(pron) that, that one.
also {hadaak}.
{debbaan}:
[ < Ar.]
(npl) flies.
{DeBBer}:
(imp) find a way, find a solution.
{DeBBerha}:
(phr) "how fortunate he was!"
syn. {Hcaha}, {t.efferha}.
{deBBouxa}:
(nf) ball. [Jijel]
{debza}:
(nf)
(1) punch.
(2) fight, quarell.
{defla}:
(nf) spit.
{degdeg}:
(v) to damage.
{degguuj}:
(npl) liquids container.
{delliiE}:
(npl) watermelon.
also {dellaaE}.
{demmardji}:
(n) thinker, wise man.
{derreH}:
(v) to fool, cheat, con.
{derri}:
[ < Ar. durriyya = offspring]
(n) kid, child.
pl. {draari}.
{derwak}:
(adv) now, right away, at this moment.
also {derweq}, {Doka}, {Dokatiik}.
{derwaq}:
(adv) now, right away, at this moment [West].
also {derwek}, {Doka}, {Dokatiik}.
{dezz}:
(v) to push.
syn. {t.eBBaE}.
{diaal-}:
(prep) of, belonging to.
syn. {ntaaE}.
{didaan}:
(npl) good form, prime shape.
e.g. "{raah} {Ela} {didaan-u}" = "he is in good shape."
{diir}:
(v) to do, make.
syn. {Emel}, {waasi}.
{dixaan}:
(adj) dizzy.
also {dayex}.
syn. {me-s.rooE}.
{djaadj}:
(npl) chicken.
{djaari}:
[ < Ar. jari = running, fluid]
(n) type of soup.
also {jaari}.
{djazayer}:
(nf) Algeria.
also {dzayer}, {zazayer}.
{djbed}:
(v) to pull.
{djellaba}:
(nf) a women's overall, covering the whole body, worn for going
out, popular in West.
{djiib}:
(1) (imp) give, hand over.
syn. {haat}, {Aara}.
(2) (n) pocket.
{djriwaat}:
(npl) courgettes. [Jijel]
{djyaHa}:
(n) silliness, stupidity.
also {jyaHa}.
{-dji}:
[ < Turk. who does, who is]
(suff) who does, who has a tendency to do or to be.
e.g. {sukaardji}.
{djuuz}:
(imp)
(1) come in, go ahead.
(2) welcome. [Algiers].
syn. {fuut}, {AeEgeb}.
{dmaaG}:
(n)
(1) head.
syn. {raas.}, {muxx}.
(2) intelligence.
syn. {Eqel}, {fhaama}, {muxx}.
{Doka}:
(adv) now, right away [Algiers].
also {Dokatiik}, {derwek}, {derweq}.
{Dokatiik}:
see {Doka}.
{dor}:
(1) (v) turn.
(2) {door biiha}: (phr) try to seduce her.
(3) {Ma-ddorch biyya}: (phr) don't mess with me.
{dora}:
(nf)
(1) turn.
(2) stroll.
{doro}:
(n) monetary unit, the equivalent of a cent.
syn. {s.oldi}, {s.ordi}.
{drabekdji}:
[ < ? derbouka = type of small drum, similar to a single
tam-tam,
used in traditional music + Turk. dji]
(n) a derbouka player.
{dsara}:
(nf) behavior of a youngster acting presumptuously putting
towards superior or elder.
also {ts.aaRa}.
{duga-duga}:
(phr) "little by little," "slowly but surely." [Algiers].
syn. {beccwiyya}, {bleEqel}, {cwiyaa-cwiyya}.
{duuk}:
(pron) those, those ones.
also {haduuk}.
{dzaayer}:
(nf)
(1) Algeria.
also {djazayer}, {zazayer}.
(2) Algiers.
{Ears}:
(n) wedding.
syn. {Hefla}, {zerda}.
{Eaqliyya}:
[ < Ar. Eaql = mind]
(nf) way of thinking, mind-set.
{Eawd}:
(n) horse.
{Eawed}:
[ < Ar.]
(1) (imp) repeat.
(2) (interj) again!
{Eayc}:
(n) dish made of semolina, resembling couscous, but thicker.
syn. {berkukes} [Center].
{EaZeb}:
(n) bachelor.
{Eegba}:
(nf) uphill.
syn. {t.elEa}, {djebda}.
{Eell-gosto}:
(phr) said of what brings some some little delight, enjoyment.
{Eetruus}:
(n) male goat.
{Eezzi}:
(v) to condole.
{Ezziik}:
(exp) shame on you. Expression usually used by women.
{faayeq}:
(adj)
(1) awake.
syn. {Naayed}.
(2) quick witted, said of a child who is alert, intelligent.
syn. {Faat.en}.
{feEEaas.}:
(n) thief.
syn. {serraaq}, {tiqardji}.
{felluus}:
(n) chick.
{fennardji}:
[ < Ar. fennar = oil lamp + Turk. dji]
(n) one who used to light street lamps (still in use in 1930 in
the Casbah).
{feRHaan}:
(adj) happy.
{feRt.aas.}:
[ < Tam. aferdhas]
(adj) bald.
syn. {qreE}.
{festi}:
(1) (npl) lies.
syn. {xort.i}.
(2) (v) to lie.
{fexxaardji}:
[ < Ar. foukhar = clay + Turk. dji]
(n) maker of clay kitchen utensils.
{fhaama}:
(nf)
(1) knowhow, wisdom, understanding.
(2) superficial or pretentious understanding.
{fhaaymi}:
(adj) said of who who has a tendency to philosophize, has mild
negative connotation.
{flaan}:
(n) so-and-so.
{fluka}:
(nf) small boat.
{fluus}:
(n) money.
syn. {draahem}.
{fot.a}:
(nf) towel.
syn. {serbita}.
{ftaat}:
(npl) type of thin waffle.
{ftes}:
(phr) "he got away."
syn. (id.) {Et.a rriiH l-rejlu}, {hreb}.
{ft.ur}:
(n)
(1) breakfast.
(2) fast-breaking meal.
(3) lunch [Oran].
{fuHa}:
(nf) bad odor.
{fuux}:
(v) to brag.
syn. {zuux}.
{gaana}:
(adv) also, as well, again.
also {ganiit}, {ganatiik}. [Algiers]
{gaEmaz}:
(v) posture between standing up and sitting down.
{g.arro}:
(n) cigarette.
syn. {Duxxaan}.
{gawri}:
[ < Tur. non-believer]
(n) (adj) Christian, European in apperarance.
syn. {roMi}, {Nes.raani}.
{gazuuz}:
(n)
(1) soda.
syn. {leMoNad}, {leMoNada}.
(2) a kindly person.
syn. {Hlu}, {s.ukker}.
{Gaali}:
(adj) expensive.
{Gda}:
(n)
(1) lunch.
(2) tomorrow.
syn. {Gedwa}
{GedjGadj}:
(nf) cricket. [Jijel]
{Gedwa}:
(n) tomorrow.
also {Gedda} {Gda} [West].
{gniin}:
(npl) lit. "rabbits," lies, exaggerated claims.
{gnina}:
(nf)
(1) a lie.
syn. {festi}.
(2) somone who tells lies. [Oran].
{Gorba}:
(nf) foreign land.
{Goryaan}:
(n) little boy. [Setif]
{Goryana}:
(nf) little girl. [Setif]
{Grayiin}:
(npl) kids. [Setif]
see {Goryaan}.
{Gt.a}:
(nf) blanket.
also {kofert.a}, {kovert.a}, {LeZaaR}.
{Gumma}:
(nf)
(1) a feeling of constraint, stuffiness.
(2) gloominess, depression.
syn. {diqa}.
{gurbi}:
(n) shanty.
syn. {berraka}.
{grawedj}:
(npl) toys, things.
{geddaah}:
(phr) how much.
also {qeddaah}, {cHaal}.
{gelliil}:
[ Tam. aguel~il]
(1) (n) poor person, homeless person.
(2) (adj) poor, destitute.
syn. {meZLuut.}, {faqiir}, {caayeH}, {ma-Eenduuc}.
{gendura}:
(nf) men's overall, worn when going out.
{gentra}:
(nf) bridge.
{gerreEha}:
(phr) "he was too obvious," "he went too far," "he exaggerated."
also {qerreEha}.
syn. {s.emmet.ha}, {besselha}.
{gesra}:
(nf) small get-together, usually informal and intimate.
{gezza}:
(1) (nf) good looking girl.
(2) (adj) good looking, when speaking
of a girl or a woman.
{hadaak}:
(pron.) that, that one.
also {daak}.
{haduuk}:
(pron.) those, those ones.
also {dok}.
{hayca}:
(nf) creature, usually animal; a monster.
pl. {hwaayec}.
{haak}:
(imp) take.
syn. {AaHkem}, {xuud}.
{hamaaj}:
(npl)
(1) a state of disorder, bedlem.
(2) trouble.
syn. {zga}, {Eyaat.}, {AessuGaan}.
{Hemmamdji}:
[ Ar. ham~am = sona-bath + Turk. dji]
(n) employee in or owner of a sona-bath establishment.
{Harki}:
(n) during the war of Indendence against the French, name given
to Algerians who served under the French as informers against
the
Algerian nationalists.
{Haca}:
(interj) a politeness term used when some profanity or reference
to inappropriate subject (e.g., garbage) is about to be made.
{Hechuuc}:
(n) an easy-going, fun to be with person.
{Hewc}:
(n) peut designer une piece, ou meme ensemble de maisons.
{haayel}:
(exclam) excellent! eq. "out of sight!"
syn. {m-ReBBeB}, {y-edjbed l-gaaz}.
{Hbes}:
(exclam)
(1) stop! stop it!
(2) enough! plenty!
syn. {Barakaat}, {BerKa}, {yezzi}, {riti}, {AaHbes}, {riyyed}.
{Hebbat.yya}:
(nf) said of an incline when descending it.
{heD.Ra}:
(nf) talk, gossip.
{heff}:
(v.) to fool, as in a bluff.
{heffa}:
(nf) a bluff.
syn. {xedEa}
{Heffaaf}:
(n) barber.
{Hefyaan}:
(adj) bare-footed.
{Heggaar}:
(adj) bully, one who mistreats those weaker than one.
{Hemmaam}:
(n) sona-bath.
{Hennuna}:
(nf)
(1) term of endearment, as in "dear", "honey".
(2) a cute girl; a good looking girl; a girl.
syn. {madamma}, {zella}, {gezza}.
{Hezzaag}:
(adj) someone who farts.
syn. {teccaac}.
{Hezga}:
(n) fart.
syn. {tecca}.
{Hicar}:
(n) paille.
{Hiyya}:
(nf) a thing.
{Hnec}:
(n) lit. "snake," an agent of the secret service. [Oran]
{Hmiis.}:
(n)
(1) type of tomato soup. [East]
(2) une sorte de salade froide composee de poivrons vert et
de tomates grilles peles decoupes en petit morceaux et melanges
a de l'huile d'olive.
{Hniit.a}:
(n) Plante developpant une tige centrale commestible de gout
acide
d'ou son nom.
{Hogra}:
(nf)
(1) action of a bully mistreating somone weaker.
(2) injustice.
{Horma}:
(nf) woman, usually when referring to a married woman.
{huul}:
(npl) [ < Fr. houleux = stormy, turbulent]
a state of excited agitation, usually violent, of a crowd.
{Huma}:
(nf) neighborhood.
syn. {zenqa}.
{haaW}:
(adv) yes [Oran].
syn. {Waah}, {AanEam}, {Aeh}.
{Hcaha}:
(phr) how fortunate he was.
syn. {Debberha}.
{Hcahalek}:
(phr) he fooled you.
syn. {lEebhaalek}, {daar-haalek}.
{Hwel}:
(adj) cross-eyed.
{hydora}:
(nf) lamb fur.
{Hzama}:
(nf) belt.
also {mHezma}.
syn. {sentura}, {craka}.
{Eiib}:
[ < Ar.]
(n)
(1) profanity.
syn. {Hcuma}.
(2) fault.
(3) disgrace, dishonor.
syn. {Eaar}.
{Einaani}:
[ < Ar. 'in = eye ]
(adv) overtly, without tact.
{Aislitsli}:
[ < Tam.]
(n) type of pasta. [East]
{jakit.a}:
(nf) jacket.
{jaari}:
[ < Ar. jari = running, fluid]
(n) soup.
{jdaad}:
[ < Ar.]
(npl) chicken. [West]
{jebbaana}:
[ < Ar.]
(nf) cimetiere.
{joRNaaN}:
(n) newspaper.
{JRaaNa}:
(nf) grenouille.
{kaEada}:
(nf) ustensile dans lequel on conseve l'eau.
{kabini}:
(n) toilet.
syn. {biit l-ma}.
{kabuus}:
(n) gun.
{kanuna}:
(nf) instrument utilise pour la ceuillette des figues
de barbarie (El hindi), fabrique de roseau ouvert a l'une de ses
extremites pour former une sorte de cone a trois doigts a 120
degres
l'un de l'autre et maintenus dans cette position par l'insertion
d'un coeur d'epis de mais entre ces doigts la.
{Kaavi}:
(n) fool.
syn. {jaayeH}.
{kaayna}:
(interj) said in agreement of something said, as in: "you've
said it!"
or "that's right!"
also {kaayna menha}, {hiyya}, {fiha}.
{keHHel}:
(phr) {keHHel Eliha}: dream on it.
{kerc}:
(nf) ventre, estomac.
{kesra}:
(n)
(1) type of round, flat bread.
(2) bread. [East]
{xendaqdji}:
(n) public works maintainer.
{xaat.eR}:
(n)
(1) in honor of.
(2) being in the mood for doing something:
e.g. "{fi} {khatri} {nghenni}" = "I'm in the mood to sing."
(3) forgiveness.
e.g. "{xaat.erha} {wasseE}" = "She is forgiving."
(4) patience.
{xazwat.a}:
(nf) sachet en nilon.
{xBayt.i}:
(n) drunkard.
{xeBt.a}:
(nf) a drinking bout.
syn. {ceEciiEa}.
{xeddaE}:
(nf) traitor.
syn. {Geddaar}.
{xell}:
[ < Ar.]
(n) vinegar. [Oran, West]
{xeznadji}:
[ < Ar. khezna}: safe + Turk. dji]
(n) treasurer.
{xiir}:
(adj)
(1) better.
(2) (n) plenty.
{xizraana}:
(nf) ---.
{xlaDaaR}:
(exclam)
(1) used to describe a confused state of affairs.
(2) used to make fun of somone's incompetence. [West]
{xmaadj}:
(npl) garbage, filth.
syn. {zbel}.
{xort.i}:
(npl) lies. [Algiers].
syn. {festi}.
{xcem}:
(n) nose. [East]
{xubzist}:
[ < Ar. khoubz = bread ]
(adj) an opportunist who is actuated by self interest and not
principles.
{xudmi}:
(n) knife. [West].
syn. {muus}.
{xozRa}:
(nf) glance, look.
syn. {cuufa}, {Nedra}.
{xwandji}:
[ < Ar. akh = brother]
(n) an Islamic activist, usually a young man.
{xzeR}:
(v) to look.
syn. {cuuf}, {nD.er}.
{kemya}:
[ < Ar. kim~ya = quantity]
(nf) a small quantity.
syn. {cwiyya}.
{kif-kif}:
[ < Ar. kayf = as, what, similar]
(phr) the same, of the same nature, similar, as well.
syn. {{benEemmu}, {xuuh}.
{kiilu}:
(n)
(1) drunkard.
(2) kilogram.
{kusksi}:
[ < Tam. ]
(n) couscous. [East]
{kuti}:
[ Fr. Godet]
(n) metal bottle.
{kuziina}:
(nf) kitchen.
{kTaR}:
(adj) more.
{Ela}:
(1) (prep.) on, about.
(2) (adv) concerning, related to.
{Elabal}:
[ < Ar. bal = mind, memory ]
(phr) to be aware of.
e.g. "Ela baali" = "I know."
{laah}:
(adv) why.
also {laac}, {Elaah}, {Elaac}, {weElaah}, {weElaac}.
syn. {liyyah}.
{Elaah}:
see {liyyaah}.
{laala}:
(n) no.
syn. {ma-Aaah}.
{lalla}:
[ < Tam.]
(nf) honorific term used in prefix form when addressing an
honored
or respected lady.
e.g. "{lalla} Fatima."
{laan}:
(n) cerveau (mouton, etc.). [Jijel]
{Elaac}:
see {laah}.
{l-Eas.ima}:
(nf) the capital, usually when referring to Algiers.
{lawTula}:
[ < Tam. thawthoulte ]
(n) rabbit. [Jijel]
{lefEa}:
(nf)
(1) snake.
(2) a scheming woman; a sharp-tongued woman. [West]
{legya}:
(nf) boredom.
syn. {s.Mat.a}.
{l-Hasol}:
[ < Ar.]
(phr)
(1) in any case.
syn. {Eala kulli Hal}.
(2) in short.
{lixiyya}:
(nf) vinegar. [Oran, West]
{liyyaah}:
(adv) why.
syn. {laah}, {laac}, {Elaah}, {weElaah}, {weElaac}.
{lmuqes}:
[ < Tam. fee, from ekkes: to remove, extract]
(n) a tax imposed during Ottoman rule on peasants when selling
their
goods in the market.
{lwaaldiin}:
(npl) the parents.
{ma-AAaah}:
(n) no.
syn. {laala}.
{maEliih}:
(phr) no matter, that's okay; okay, fine, yes.
also {ma-Eliic}, {ma-Eliih}, {ma-fiiha baas}.
{ma-Eendiic}:
(phr) I don't have.
syn. {ma-neksebc}, {ma-nesEaac}.
{madamma}:
[ < Fr.]
(nf) young woman, girl.
syn. {zella}, {Hennuna}.
{ma-kac}:
[ < Ar.]
(1) (exclam) there isn't.
also {ma-kkanc}.
syn. {waalu}.
(2) (n) no, no way.
{ma-kanc}:
(1) (exclam) there isn't.
also {ma-kac}.
(2) (n) no, no way.
{maakla}:
[ < Ar. akl = food ]
(nf) food, meal.
{maqs}:
(n) tax. [Jijel]
{ma-nesEaac}:
(exclam) I don't have.
syn. {ma-Eendiic}, {ma-neksebc}.
{maareg}:
(adj) too obvious, not subtle or tactful, crude.
syn. {bayen}, {Daher}.
{mariyyu}:
(n) wardrobe, closet. [Tlemcen]
{marka}:
(1) (nf) brand name.
(2) (adj) good quality.
{matci-kara}:
(exclam) ---.
{ma-yeswaac}:
(exp.) he is worthless.
{m-kacet}:
(adj) well dressed, usually in a three-piece suit and a tie.
syn. {Het.t.a}.
{m-derreH}:
(adj) conned, fooled.
{mHemmsadji}:
[ < Ar. houm~ous = --- + Turk. dji]
(n) a maker of pasta, especially pasta used in soup.
{m-eHtaadj}:
(adj) needy.
syn. {me-xs.oos.}.
{medjra}:
(n) rivulet.
{mencfa}:
(nf) towel.
{mesfuuf}:
(n) couscous au legumes cuits a la vapeure et sans sauce. [East]
{mecwi}:
[ < Ar.]
(n) roasted lamb.
{meskuun}:
(adj)
(1) haunted.
(2) possessed.
syn. {me-drooB}.
{meqfuuldji}:
[ < Arab. qafl = lock + Turk. dji]
(n) locksmith.
{meqla}:
(n) hot shot.
{meqniin}:
[ < Tam. thing]
(n) gold finch.
{mesfuuf}:
(n) a type of very fine-grained couscous. [East]
{mecwi}:
(n) roasted lamb.
{m-Eewwedj}:
(adj) crooked, bent.
{m-ezloot.}:
(adj) broke; destitute.
syn. {trenn}
{mezwed}:
(n) sac destine pour la conservation du couscous et autres
cereales
fait generalement de la peau des animaux. Sert aussi a designer
an instrument of music, the "chekoua".
{m-Gendef}:
(adj) fooled, duped; one who can be easily fooled.
syn. {buhiyyuuf}, {buhi}.
{mGeRfa}:
(nf) spoon.
also {mGiirfa}.
syn. {mEiilqa}.
{mHezma}:
[ < Ar.]
(nf) belt.
also {Hzama}.
syn. {sentura}, {craka}.
{mEiilqa}:
(nf) spoon.
syn. {MoGrof}, {mGiirfa}.
{m-kerkeb}:
(adj) round.
{mxedda}:
[ < Ar.]
(nf) pillow.
{m-xiyyeR}:
(adj) best.
{menn}:
[ < Ar. ]
(1) (prep.) from.
e.g. "{ja} {menn} {Dzayer}" = "He came from Algeria."
(2) (pron.) who, whoever.
e.g. "{menn} {kaan} {daak} {e-ssyed}?" = "Who was that man?"
{mniin}:
[ < Ar. ]
(adv) from where, whence.
{m-piyyec}:
(adj) well dressed.
syn. {Darebha}, {Het.t.a}.
{mRa}:
[ < Ar. imraAa]
(nf)
(1) woman.
(2) wife.
{muka}:
(nf) owl.
{mucaat}:
(nf) nun.
{mraya}:
[ < Ar. ]
(nf) mirror.
{m-ReBBeB}:
(adj) excellent.
syn. {haayel}.
{m-ReBBi}:
(adj)
(1) well brought-up.
syn. {D.riif}
(2) domesticated.
{m-ReNNeK}:
(1) (adj) in bad shape.
(2) said of someone who is reckless in behavior or character.
{ms.aaGer}:
(npl) the guys.
also {{Aes.s.Gaar}.
{m-ceEceE}:
(adj) slightly drunk or high on drugs.
{m-s.oni}:
[ < Fr.]
(adj) eccentric, crazy.
syn. {m-t.oki}, {m-t.eKt.eK}, {m-tiiqer}.
{m-t.eKt.eK}:
(adj) eccentric, crazy.
syn. {m-t.oki}, {m-s.oni}, {m-tiiqer}.
{m-ternen}:
(adj) disoriented. [West]
{m-tiiqeR}:
{m-tiiqer}:
(adj) said of one who is eccentric, especially in a foolhardy
and
agressive way.
syn. {m-s.oni}, {m-t.oki}, {m-t.eKt.eK}.
{m-t.oki}:
[ < Fr.]
(adj) eccentric, crazy.
syn. {m-s.oni}, {m-t.eKt.eK}, {m-tiiqer}.
{m-zeLBet.}:
(n) hunch-back. [Jijel]
{nes.Raani}:
[ < Ar.]
(n) (adj) Christian.
syn. {roomi}, {gaawri}.
{neffa}:
(nf) ---.
syn. {cemma}.
{nefHa}:
(nf) a capricious impulse to do something.
{neEma}:
(n) couscous. [East]
{niif}:
(n) nose.
{nigezguut.}:
(interj) no way, no hope.
{nicaan}:
(adv)
(1) straight ahead.
syn. {qbala} [Algiers].
(2) perfectly, as should be done.
{nnu}:
(nf) rain. [West].
syn. {cta}
{pitccaak}:
(npl) rondelles d'une chambre a air de bicyclette assemblees
pour jongler avec les pieds.
{pulpu}:
(n) une sangsue, un gratte-sous. [Oran]
{qaaRi}:
(n) (adj) quelqu'un qui a un diplome, quelqu'un qui a aquis une
certaine
connaissance a l'ecole.
{qehwadji}:
[ < Ar. Qahwa = coffee + Turk. dji]
(n) waiter in a cafe.
{qaanuundji}:
[ < Ar. qanoun = type of harp + Turk. dji]
(n) a player of {qanuun}.
{qerneb}:
(n) corde.
{qbaala}:
(adv) straight ahead.
syn. {nicaan}.
{qeddaah}:
(mod.) how much.
also {geddah}.
syn. {cHaal}.
{qell}:
(---.) less.
{qemmeE}:
(v.) dive. [Jijel]
{qemmaaE}:
(n) a covetous person.
{qemmardji}:
(n) (adj) gambler.
{qemyaan}:
(n) act of punning, usually where the utterer of the pun
is trying to fool the listener into understanding something
totally different from speaker's hidden meaning.
{qerEa}:
(nf) bottle.
{qerreEha}:
(phr) "he was too obvious," "he went too far," "he exaggerated."
also {gerreEha}.
syn. {besselha}, {s.emmet.ha}.
{qes.Ba}:
(nf) the Casbah.
{qeccabiyya}:
(nf) type of burnous avec with hood (qalmouna).
{qetrandji}:
[ < Ar. {qetran} = asphalt + Turk. dji]
(n) Confectionneur d'outres a eau induites de goudron.
{qiima}:
(nf) worth.
syn. {suuma}.
{qmedjja}:
(nf) shirt.
{qnamwa}:
(nf) instrument utilise pour la ceuillette des figues
de barbarie (El hindiya), fabrique de roseau ouvert a l'une de
ses
extremites pour former une sorte de cone a trois doigts a 120
degres l'un de l'autre et maintenus dans cette position par
l'insertion d'un coeur d'epis de mais entre ces doigts la.
{qreE}:
(n) (adj) bald.
syn. {Fert.aas.}.
{qraaya}:
(nf)
(1) schoolwork, homework.
(2) learning.
{ragda-we-tmandji}:
(phr) lit. "eating while sleeping," said of one who does not
work for his
livelihood.
{reqqas.}:
(n) aiguille d'une montre.
{RayeH fiiha}:
(phr) "he is disoriented," "he is irresponsible."
{reffaad}:
(n) (adj) lit. "carrier," used to describe someone who is trying
to win
favor from someone else by being servile to them.
syn. {ciita}.
{regda}:
(nf)
(1) sleep.
syn. {nuuma}.
(2) nap.
syn. {gayla}.
{ReMla}:
[ < Ar.]
(nf)
(1) sand.
syn. {rmel}, {t.raaB}.
(2) beach.
syn. {BHar}.
{rfed}:
(imp) pick up.
syn. {hezz}.
{rgaad}:
(n) sleep.
{riid}:
(v.) go [West].
syn. {roH}, {AeDheb}, {Aemci}, {Aexrudj}.
{riti}:
[ < Fr.]
(1) (imp) stop! stop it!
(2) (exclam) enough! plenty!
syn. {Barakaat}, {BerKa}, {yezzi}, {Hbes}, {AaHbes}, {riyyed}.
{riyyeD}:
see {riti}
{riyyeH}:
[ < Ar.]
(1) (imp) sit down, take a breather.
(2) (imp) stop, cut it out.
syn. {riyyed}, {Barakaat}, {BerKa}, {yezzi}, {Hbes}, {AaHbes},
{riti}.
(3) (exclam) no kidding!
syn. {ma-kac menha}, {t-mesxer}, {Aayya}, {Aawwaah}, {yaxxaah}.
{roMi}:
[ < Ar. ]
(n) (adj) Christian, or generally anyone of European descent.
syn. {Nes.raani}, {gaawri}.
{rooH}:
(imp)
(1) go away.
syn {Aemci}.
(2) move, go ahead.
syn. {Herrek roHek}, {VaNs.i}, {t-Herrek}.
{rqiiq}:
(adj) skinny.
{rt.el}:
(n)
(1) ustensile dans lequel on conserve l'huile et l'ben.
(2) half a kilogram.
{saal}:
(v.)
(1) to owe.
(2) to ask [West].
{saadji}:
(adj) well behaving, polite. [Algiers].
{s.aHHa}:
(interj)
(1) thank you.
(2) hello.
(3) bye.
also {s.aHHiit.}.
{saqwiila}:
[ < Sp. escuela]
(nf) school. [Temouchent]
{serkadji}:
(n) prison in Algiers near the Casbah where nationalist
militants were guillotined during the Independance war.
{sberdiina}:
(nf) sneaker.
{s.bitaar}:
(n) hospital.
{s.eBBaat.}:
(n) shoe.
{sebsaadji}:
[ < Arab. s~ebsi = pipe + Turk. dji]
(n) maker of wooden or clay pipes.
{sebba}:
(nf) excuse, usually a false excuse.
{sebbaan}:
(1) (npl) insults.
(2) (n) act of insulting.
{sebta}:
(nf) belt.
{seggem}:
(imp) set right, fix.
syn. {Eeddel}
{s.eHra}:
(1) (nf) a deserted place.
(2) (adj) empty, deserted, lacking.
syn. {xaalya}, {caayHa}.
{sell}:
(phr) "he ran away," "he escaped."
syn. {raaH}, {hreb}, {ftes}.
{seEla}:
(nf) cough.
syn. {kuHHa}.
{sellem}:
(imp) greet, kiss.
{selluum}:
(n) ladder.
{senEadji}:
[ < Ar. sana'a == he did, he made + Turk. dji]
(n) an artisan, a craftsman.
{serwaal}:
(n) trousers, pants.
{Eca}:
(n) dinner, supper.
{caan}:
(n) social importance, status, worth.
syn. {qder}, {hemma}.
{camBRa}:
(nf) room.
syn. {biit}, {Gorfa}.
{caciyya}:
(nf) traditional head-wear for men.
{cexs.iyya}:
[ < Ar. shakhs = person]
(nf) an important personality.
{cekwa}:
(nf)
(1) complaint.
(2) contenant en peau pour preparer le petit lait (l'ben) et
pour
conserver l'eau.
{cHaal}:
(adv) how much.
syn. {qeddaah}
{cikuur}:
(n) bully.
syn. {s.os.t.ara}.
{ciic}:
(interj) expression used when challenging or daring someone.
eq. "I dare you!"
{ciita}:
(nf) lit. "brush", fig. used to describe someone who is a
sycophant or a favor-seeker.
also {ciyyaat}.
{claaGem}:
(npl.) moustaches.
{ckaara}:
(nf) bag.
{s.Huur}:
(n) meal eaten before the start of a day of fasting.
{cexcuuxa}:
(nf) type of meal dish, usually presented in important
occasions.
also {tcetcuka} [East].
{cibuux}:
(n) (adj) old man.
syn. {ciix}.
{ciix}:
(1) (n) (adj) old man.
(2) (n) a knowledgeable man in Quranic subjects, usually
advanced in years.
syn. {cibuux}.
{ciikuur}:
(n) (adj) bully.
{ckuun}:
(interrog) who?
{cwabiin}:
(npl.) old people.
{ctawala}:
(interrog) "what is this?" "what is there?" [West]
syn. {waac kaayen}, {waac s.Ra}, {wacnu haada}.
{ct.iiH}:
[ < Tam. shdheh]
(npl.) dancing.
{ct.iit.Ha}:
(nf) a type of meal dish, consisting of meat, eggs, and red
sauce. [East]
{sidi}:
[ < Ar.]
(n) honorific, lit. "my master," used when addressing a
respected male.
also {ssi}, {siyyed}.
{s.iifet.}:
(imp) send, send away. [West]
{siyuur}:
(npl.) laces.
{cuuf}:
(imp) look, watch.
syn. {xzoR}, {liik}.
{cuuka}:
(nf) corner. [Jijel]
{cwaareb}:
(npl.) lips.
{cwiyya}:
[ < Ar. shayA = something]
(1) (adj) small quantity.
syn. {kemya}
(2) (adv) a limited extent, a limited degree
e.g. "{mciit} {cwiyya}" = "I walked a bit."
{ssi}:
(n) honorific, used when addressing or referring to a respected
male.
also {sidi}, {siyyed}.
{siwana}:
(nf) umbrella.
{skiva}:
(phr) "he ran away," "he escaped."
syn. {sell}, {hreb}, {ftes}, {raaH}.
{sLat.a}:
[ < Fr. Salade]
(nf) salad.
pl. {s.Laayet.}.
syn. {cLaad.a}.
{smaat}:
(n) light supper offered late during the evening of a wedding.
[East]
{smat.a}:
(nf) nagging.
syn. {bsala}, {legya}.
{smiin}:
(adj) fat.
syn. {djaayeb roHo}, {m-EeMMar}, {Aallah y-barek}.
{s.old.i}:
see {s.ord.i}.
{s.ord.i}:
(n) an old monetary unit, equivalent to a cent.
also {s.oldi}.
pl. {s.waared.}, {s.ward.a}, {s.waald.a}.
{s.os.t.a}:
(1) (n) peace, tranquility; peace of mind, equanimity.
(2) (adj) peaceful, at peace with oneself.
also {s.os.t.ara}.
{s.oGr}:
[ < Ar. saghir = small]
(n) youth, childhood.
{suuma}:
(nf)
(1) price.
(2) worth.
syn. {qiima}.
{sqifa}:
(nf) espace commun se trouvant devant les maisons sur les etages
superieurs d'un immeuble.
{s.erraafdji}:
[ < Ar. serf = money, change + Turk. dji]
(n) money changer.
{stiilu}:
(n) pen.
{sukaardji}:
[ < Ar. sukr = drunkeness + Turk. dji]
(n) (adj) drunkard.
{siyyed}:
(n) honorific, used when referring to or addressing a respected
male.
also {sidi}, {ssi}.
{s.waared.}:
(npl.) money.
sing. {s.ord.i}.
also {s.ward.a}.
syn. {fluus}, {drahem}.
{t.abla}:
[ < Fr.]
(nf) table.
{t.abona}:
(nf) a small gas furnace.
{t.adjiin}:
[ < Tam. adhajiin]
(n)
(1) clay cooking plate used for cooking {kesra}.
(2) any meal dish.
{Tarardji}:
[ < Ar. tar = tambourine + Turk. dji]
(n) player of tambourine.
{t.ert.eg}:
(phr) "it blew up."
syn. {tfellaq}, {tfelleg}.
{tbehdiila}:
(nf) shame, disgrace, embarrassment.
syn. {Hecma}, {Eaar}, {Eiib}.
{tberdek}:
(v.) to rant, to exaggerate, to lie or invent stories. [Oran]
{tcangaal}:
(npl.) slippers. [West]
{t-ceqleb}:
(tr) jumping and rolling, especially in an acrobatic way.
{tecengal}:
(n) Turkish guillotine in the form of a hook.
{tci-tci}:
(nf) the Westernized youth.
usage: "la {tcitci}."
{t.ebbeE}:
(imp) push.
syn. {dezz}.
{tebruuri}:
[ < Tam. abrouri]
(n) hail.
{t.eBs.i}:
(n) dish plate.
{tefwiiha}:
(nf) yawn.
{t.ellaEiyya}:
(nf) uphill.
{tellaEiina}:
(nf) a type of meal dish, usually presented in weddings,
consisting of prunes, almonds, honey, and meat. [East]
{t.-ert.egha}:
(phr) "he did not honor his commitments," "he went back on his
word." [Oran]
{t.ert.iiga}:
(nf) lie, or promise not kept.
{tesHua}:
(n) a type of meal dish, consisting of meat, parsely, and
slices of lemon. [East]
{t-fenzer}:
[ < Tam. fi = flow + inzer = nose]
(v.) to have a nose-bleed.
{teflilles}:
{T-FLI-L~ES}:
[ < Tam.]
(npl.) hirondelle.
{t.goEiiR}:
(n) chilling out, hanging out, relaxing.
e.g. {y-Hebb} {y-etgoEaR}" = "He likes to chill out." [Algiers]
{t-herdet}:
(exclam) exclamation used when in trouble.
syn. {t-Zag.aat}.
{t.iir elliil}:
(n) bat, as in vampire.
{tiiqer}:
(tr) to steal, especially in a petty way, as pick-pocketing.
e.g. "{tiiqer-li} {draahm-i}" = "He stole my money."
{tiqaardji}:
(n) a small-time thief, a thief; someone who has stolen.
[Algiers]
{t.yaaRa}:
(nf) airplane.
{t-xaat.er}:
(interrog) "you want to bet?"
{t.neH}:
(adj) stupid, fool.
{t.oBBa}:
(nf) rat.
also {t.oppa}.
{t.omat.iic}:
(npl.) tomatoes.
syn. {t.Maat.em}.
{t.omoBiil}:
[ < Fr. automobile = car ]
(nf) car.
syn. {keRRos.a}.
{t.oppa}:
(nf) rat.
also {t.oBBa}.
{tqaciir}:
(npl.) socks.
{t.raadgi}:
(n) (adj) one who lies or doesn't keep his promises.
{t.reHa}:
(nf) a drubbing, beating, spank.
syn. {DerB}.
{triciti}:
(nf) electricity.
{trida}:
(nf) type of pasta. [East]
{triku}:
(n) sweater.
{t-cebbek}:
(intr) dive.
{t-ciiker}:
(v.) to bully.
{tciin}:
(npl.) oranges.
{tciila}:
(nf) tag game; exclamation used in the game.
{tciina}:
(nf) orange (fruit).
{t-Zag.aat.}:
{Waah}:
(adv) yes. [Oran].
syn. {haaW}.
{weElaah}:
(interrog) why?
also {weElaac}, {laah}, {Elaah}, {laac}.
syn. {liyyaah}.
{weElaac}:
see {weElaah}.
{waalu}:
(1) (n) nothing.
(2) (exclam) nothing.
{waac}:
(1) (pron.) what.
(2) (adj) whatever, as much.
(3) (interrog) how?
(4) (exclam) exclamation of surprise, questioning, incredulity.
also {wacnu}, {wacu}, {wacta}, {wacnu tiik}, {wacen}, {waasem},
{Aasem}.
{wacen}:
see {waac}.
{wacnu}:
see {waac}.
{wacnutiik}:
see {waac}.
{wacu}:
see {waac}.
{wacta}:
see {waac}.
{wasem}:
see {waac}.
also {Aasem}.
{waasi}:
(tr) do, make. [Algiers].
syn. {diir}, {Emel}.
{wden}:
[ < Ar.]
(nf) ear.
pl. {wedniin}.
{wedniin}:
(npl.) ears.
sing. {wden}.
{wektaah}:
(1) (interrog) when? at what time?
(2) (conj) whenever.
{wektaac}:
see {wektaah}.
{weLLah}:
(phr) "in God's name."
{weqtaah}:
see {wektaah}.
{weqtaac}:
see {wektaah}.
{wiin}:
[ < Ar.]
(1) (interrog) where?
syn. {faayen}, {waayen}, {fiin}.
(2) (conj) wherever.
syn. {faayen}, {waayen}.
{wlaad e-jjdaad}:
(npl.) lit. "the children of chicken," eggs.
also {wlaad el-jaaj}.
syn. {BeeD}.
{wlaad el-jaaj}:
see {wlaad e-jjdaad}.
{wlidaat}:
(npl.) children, especially when speaking of young offspring.
{ya}:
(interj) hey, hey there.
syn. {yaw}, {AesmaE}.
{yaxxaah}:
(interj) exclamation of surprise.
{ya-xi}:
(1) (phr) --
(2) (phr) isn't it?
syn. {w-ella la}, {wella waac qolt}.
{y-elEabha}:
(phr) "he pretends," "he acts as though."
{ya settar}:
(exclam) lit. "Oh Protector!" usually uttered when in fear or
distress.
syn. {ya HafiiD}.
{ya zzeH}:
(exclam) exclamation of surprise, astonishment, incredulity.
{y-Eazziik}:
(exp.) espression exclusively used by females to castigate
or criticize another's action, has only mild negative
connotation.
also {Eezziik}.
syn. {Buuh Eliik}, {y-suwwed seEdek}.
{y-senter}:
(tr) "he plays the guitar."
{y-dowwer}:
(intr) "he plays well."
{y-ebges.}:
(intr) "he shines."
{yemma}:
[ < Ar.]
(nf) my mother.
syn. {l-eEdjuuz}, {Aecciixa}.
{y-estHeqq}:
(intr) "he deserves it."
{yezzi}:
(exclam)
(1) stop! stop it!
(2) enough! plenty!
syn. {Barakaat}, {BerKa}, {yezzi}, {Hbes}, {AaHbes}, {riti},
{riyyed}.
[East]
{y-xiyyet.}:
[ < Ar.]
(intr) lit. "he is sewing," said of someone who is courting a
girl, trying
to win her over, especially by talking.
{y-liiq}:
(phr) it would be appropriate.
{zEaaf}:
(n) (npl) anger, frustration.
{zeEEet.}:
(tr) "he sent away," "he expelled."
also {ZeEEek}.
{zeEbet.}:
(intr) "it wriggles."
{ZedRa}:
(nf) a flu attack.
{zeEfraan}:
(n) cuery powder.
{zagaat.}:
(exclam) "we are in deep trouble," expression used when feeling
an emergency is imminent.
also {t-Zag.aat.}.
{zaEiim}:
(n) leader.
{zeEka}:
(nf) tail. [Algiers]
{ZaLaMiit.}:
[ Fr. les alumettes]
(npl) matches.
sing. {ZaLaMiit.a}
{zeEma}:
(phr)
(1) "as though," "as it were."
(2) "as if you were going to do it."
also {zeEmatiik} [Algiers].
{zeEmatiik}:
see {zeEma}.
{ZeMMaat.}:
(n) bragger.
e.g. "{y-ZeMMet.}" = "He is bragging."
{zenqa}:
(nf) street, neighborhood.
{zawra}:
(nf) blanket.
syn. {kovert.a}, {kofert.a}.
{zerBuut.}:
(n) toupie.
{zeRReg}:
[ < Ar. azraq = blue]
(v.) beat up.
{zeERuuR}:
(n) un genre de fruit sauvage ayant un gout legerement acide de
la
grosseur d'une petite fraise, a la peau lisse de couleur verte
lorsqu'il n'est pas mur et qui prend un couleur jaunatre a sa
maturite.
{zaRt.a}:
[ < Fr. deserter]
(intr) "he deserted," esp. when speaking of army desertion.
{zeRzuuR}:
(n)
(1) cricket.
(2) sparrow [Jijel].
{zeEt.eR}:
(n) oregano.
{zet.La}:
(n) hallucigenic drug.
{zet.Laan}:
(adj) high on drugs.
also {me-Zt.ooL}.
{zawali}:
(n) (adj) poor person, a destitute, homeless person.
also {gelliil}.
{Zaawec}:
[ < Tam. moineau]
(n)
(1) generally used to mean bird.
(2) sparrow [Jijel].
{zawya}:
[ Ar. zawiya = angle]
(nf) Quranic school.
{zazayer}:
(nf) Algeria.
also {dzayer}, {djazayer}.
{zbent.uut.}:
[ < Turk. izbantout = big and muscled man]
(n) a single man, a bachelor.
{zbel}:
(n) garbage.
{zdaaj}:
(npl.) glass. [West]
{zD.eM}:
(imp)
(1) go headlong.
(2) stomp.
{zebda}:
(nf) butter.
syn. {Dhen}.
{ZeD.ma}:
[ < Ar. sadma = shock]
(nf) the action of going headlong; stamping underfoot.
{zeD.ra}:
(nf) a cold.
syn. {berd}, {riiH}.
{zeffaaf}:
(n) (adj) an informer, usually one who is trying to win favors
by telling
on others.
syn. {beyyaE}.
{zeffayra}:
(nf) ventilator.
{zeffura}:
(nf) tail [Jijel].
syn. {ZaEKa} [Algiers].
{zeft}:
(n) tar. [Jijel]
{tzeGriit}:
(n) ululation.
also {tzGariit}.
syn. {twelwiil} [Jijel].
{zegya}:
(nf) a yell. [Algiers]
{zehwaani}:
(1) (n) a fun-loving person.
(2) (adj) in a state of enjoyment.
{zayla}:
(nf)
(1) female mule.
(2) animal, beast.
pl. {zwaayel}.
syn. {haayca}.
{zella}:
(nf) young woman, girl.
syn. {madamma}, {Hennuna}.
{zelbeh}:
(tr) "he conned him." [Jijel]
{zelliif}:
[ < Tam. head]
(n) head, forehead.
syn. {dmaaG}.
{zelt.a}:
(adj) in a state of total nudity.
{zemm}:
[ < Tam. close, shut, seal]
(imp) shut up.
e.g. "{zemm} {fummek}" = "shut your mouth!"
syn. {Aeskut}, {AeGleq}, {belleE}.
{zenqa}:
[ Ar.]
(nf) street, neighborhood.
{zreb}:
[ < Tam. fence]
(n) cloture.
{zerreb}:
(intr) cloturer.
{zerbaan}:
(adj) in a hurry, pressed for time.
syn. {m-qelleq}.
{zerda}:
(nf) feast, gala.
syn. {Hefla}, {Eers}, {Earda}.
{zermumiyya}:
[ < Tam. azrem = lizard]
(nf) small lizard.
{zerzeH}:
(intr) to slide, to slip.
{zfuura}:
[ < Tam. bad smell]
(nf) bad odor.
{zefra}:
(adj) having bad odor.
{zgef}:
(imp) swallow fast, usually when talking about liquid intake.
{zga}:
(nlp)
(1) loud noise.
(2) trouble.
syn. {Eyaat.}, {hamaadj}.
{zha}:
(n) fun, enjoyment, merriment.
also {zhu}.
{zhu}:
see {zha}.
{ziyyara}:
(nf) visit to a cemetary or to a saint.
{zigomaar}:
(n) long brown caramel candy.
{zigu}:
[ < Fr. egouts.]
(n) sewer.
{ziin}:
(adj) handsome, pretty. [West]
syn. {cbaab}, {Bogos.}.
{zirda}:
(n) fox.
{zjaadj}:
(npl) glass
also {zjaaj}.
{zjaaj}:
see {zjaadj}.
{zkara}:
(nf)
(1) damage, esp. when needlessly wasteful.
(2) disrespectful behavior with elders.
syn. {ts.aaRa}.
{zlabiyya}:
(nf) a type of pastry, especially popular during the month of
Ramadhan.
{zmaan}:
(n) old days.
syn. {bekri}, {Eam jeddi}.
{zombret.o}:
(n) liquid mixture of lighting alcohol and limonade.
{zubya}:
(nf) dumspter. [West]
{zufri}:
[ < Fr. les ouvriers]
(n) an ill manered street boy; a bad boy. [West]
{zwija}:
(nf) double-barrelled shotgun.
{zuux}:
[ < Tam. to brag]
(intr) to brag.
syn. {fuux}.
{zuwaax}:
(n) braggart.
syn. {fuwwaax}, {Haseb roHo}.
{zuuz}:
(adj) two.
also {zuuj} {zuudj}
{zreb}:
(imp) hurry up.
syn. {Gawel}.
{zreg}:
(adj) incompetent, lacking experience.
{zrodiyya}:
(nf) carrot.
syn. {sennariyya} [East].
{zwaadj}:
(n) marriage.
also {zwaaj}.
{zwaaj}:
see {zwaadj}.
{zwaawi}:
[ < Tam. Zwawa, name of Kabyle tribes in the West of Algeria]
(n) used as a generic term to designate all Kabyles. [Oran,
West]
{zwwin}:
(adj) pretty. [West].
syn. {cbaab}, {bahi}.