The Algerian Arabic Expression “7achak”
The expression "7achak" is a polite expression in Algerian Arabic. It’s used to show respect when talking about something negative, like dirt or bad behavior, to make sure the listener doesn't feel included in the negativity. It's a way to be courteous and considerate in conversation.
The English Translation of The Expression
With all due respect
حاشاك
/7a:cha:k/
Different Forms of The Expression
when you talk to one person /7a:cha:k/ حاشاك
when you talk to a group of people /7a:cha:kom/ حاشاكم
/7a:cha: essa:m3i:n/ حاشا السّامعين
Also, when you talk to a group of people
How to Answer
When someone say to you “7achak”, the best way to answer them is saying
/rabbi: y’3izzik/ ربّي يعزّك
God bless you (thank you)
Examples of The Expression in Use
1
مشيت في الطريق وشميت ريحة الوسخ حاشاك
/m’chi:t fi tri:g w chemmi:t ri:7et lewsekh 7a:cha:k/
I was walking down the street and smelled trash, with all due respect
2
حاشاك هذاك الإنسان ماشي متربي كامل
/7a:cha:k hada:k elinsa:n machi: metrabbi: ka:mil/
With all due respect, that person is so rude
3
(Also we use it with the word shoes because they touch dirt)
هاك البس بليغة :Person 1
/ha:k elbis bli:gha/ Wear these slippers
حاشاك :Person 2
/7a:cha:k/ With all due respect
ربّي يعزّك :Pesron 1
/rabbi y’3izzik/ Thank you
I hope this lesson will help you in your speaking skill.
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