How to say “children” in Tunisian Arabic (Tounsi): sgha’ar

Quick Answer & Pronunciation Breakdown

In Tunisian Arabic (Tounsi / Derja), the word for “children” is sgha’ar.

Arabizi / Chat Spellings: sgha’ar, sghaar, s8aar

How to Pronounce Each Sound

• gh (غ (ghayn)) — Raise the back of the tongue toward the roof of the mouth and vibrate air, like a French 'r' in 'rouge'. Example: ghadwa
• ’ (ء / ع) — Glottal stop or brief vocal pause, like the catch in the middle of 'uh-oh'. Example: me’aza
• r (ر) — Tapped or rolled 'r' with the tip of the tongue. Example: ras

Found in Tounsi in Black & White (2. People (Nés), p. 5) by Paul R. Beeman (“Am Paul”) & Khaled Arres.