يتمسخر (Yitmaskhar) is a very common Algerian Arabic verb with different meanings depending on the situation.
In this lesson, you'll learn its three essential meanings through simple, everyday examples. Let’s start!
*** The First Meaning ***
يتمسخر = يمزح
yitmaskhar = to joke
Example:
*** The Second Meaning ***
يتمسخر = يتصرف بعدم جدية
yitmaskhar = to mess around/fool around
Example:
*** The Third Meaning ***
يتمسخر بـ = يستخفّ بشخص ولا يحترم اتفاقه معه
yitmaskhar b- = to mess someone around
(In this meaning, the verb is used with the preposition “b-”, which changes form depending on the attached pronoun)
Example:
Now you know the three essential meanings of Yitmaskhar and how to use this common verb in everyday Algerian Arabic!
Want to hear how all the example conversations are pronounced? Watch the video below!
