Local Expressions

How to say “Take it easy” in Algerian Arabic

Dziria / Arabizi

3al mahlek

English: Take it easy

In Algeria, you can use 3al mahlek for “Take it easy” in everyday conversation. This practical spelling uses everyday Algerian Latin Arabizi.

About the spelling: Algerians often write Darja in Latin letters online. The numbers are Arabizi: 3=ع, 7=ح, 9=ق and 5=خ.