How to say "Shame on you!" in Darija

"Shame on you!" in Moroccan Darija is 7chuma 3li-k!. Here is how Moroccans actually use it, and when.

!حشومة عليك

7chuma 3li-k!

Shame on you!

Cultural context

Directed at someone whose behavior is inappropriate.

Level 3

Phrases that go with it

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