can you explain which one is the correct expression used in darija? llah ykhlef or llah ykhlik
thanks a lot
They’re both right, & have close meanings, but different use.
llah = Allah (God), & every expression start with “Allah” & ends with “-k/-ik” means a wish that God do something to/for you. & if there’s no “-k/-ik” it’s a wish for everyone.
Llah ykhlef :
litterally means “may god give you something in exchange” (in exchange of what you gave me).
this expression is often used when someone do you a favour or provide you with sth (money/food).
- when you’re a guest in somebody’s house, & they offer you food & stuff…when you’re going back out, you say “llah ykhlef” to express that you’re gratefull. mostly said as “llah ykhlef 3lyk/kom” (no difference in the meaning).
- sometimes when you buy sth, the shopkeeper say to you “llah ykhlef” as referance to your spent money.
Llah ykhallik :
littereally means “may god keep you (alive/for us)” or “may god protect you”.
It’s used either to ask sth politely from someone, or rarely to thank him after he does sth for you.
Ex: what time is it “llah ykhalik”? can i have a lighter “llah ykhallik” ?
- When they say that you can ask them anytime if you need sth, or they wellcome you to come to their house…& similar cases, you can reply with “llah ykhalik”.
- “llah ykhallik” can be replaced with “llah y7afdek”, & it has the same meaning & the same case of use.
Note: in such expressions, “llah” can be replaced by “rabbi” (my god), & that doesn’t change anything.
Similar expressions:
- llah ysahhel (god make things easy)
- llah ywaffe9 (god make you succeed in sth)
- llah yshafi (god heal you)
- llah meskhek (god curse you)
- …etc
Note: you can add “k” in the end if you’re adressing someone, & you can still change “llah” with “rabbi”
Regards :^^: