How to say "That's life" in Darija
"That's life" in Moroccan Darija is hadi hiya l-7ayat. Here is how Moroccans actually use it, and when.
hadi hiya l-7ayat
That's life
Cultural context
Philosophical acceptance. Used after bad news or disappointment.
Level 4
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