Greetings play a significant role in Tunisian culture, especially during special occasions. Here are some common greetings used on various special occasions in Tunisian Arabic, along with their transliterations and English meanings.
1. Weddings
Arabic Script: مبروك العرس
Latin Script: Mabrouk el-3rs
English Meaning: Congratulations on the wedding
2. Eid al-Fitr + al-Adha
Arabic Script: عيدك مبروك
Latin Script: 3idk mabrouk
English Meaning: Blessed Eid
3. New Year
Arabic Script: عامك مبروك
Latin Script: 3amik mabrouk
English Meaning: Happy New Year
Arabic Script: كل عام وأنت حي بخير
Latin Script: Kol 3am w enti 7ay bkhir
English Meaning: May you be well every year
4. Birthdays
Arabic Script: عيد ميلاد سعيد
Latin Script: 3id milad sa3id
English Meaning: Happy Birthday
5. Graduations
Arabic Script: مبروك النجاح
Latin Script: Mabrouk inja7
English Meaning: Congratulations on the success
7. Ramadan
Arabic Script: رمضانك مبروك
Latin Script: Romdhanik mabrouk
English Meaning: Blessed Ramadan
8. Moulid (Prophet's Birthday)
Arabic Script: مولدك مبروك
Latin Script: Mouldik mabrouk
English Meaning: Blessed Moulid
9. Birth of a Child
Arabic Script: مبروك من زادلك
Latin Script: Mabrouk men zadlik
English Meaning: Congratulations on your new baby
10. Funerals
Arabic Script: البَركة فيك
Latin Script: Il-barka fik
English Meaning: My condolences
11. When Someone is Sick
Arabic Script: إن شاء الله لباس
Latin Script: Inshallah labes
English Meaning: May God grant you wellness
These greetings reflect Tunisian society's warmth and cultural richness, making special occasions more memorable.