What are the names of Hell and Hellfire in Islam?
In Islam, there are many names for hell and hellfire. Most of them are found in the Holy Qur'an. A list.
Arabic for Nerds offers a NEW service that allows users to listen to audio versions of new articles, read by an AI voice. Available on podcast…
Maknuune is a new dictionary of Palestinian Arabic. I had a look at the excellent lexicon, but also checked other encyclopedias and study…
Tariq Ibn Ziyad (allegedly) burnt his own fleet after his warriors set foot on Iberian soil. His speech is legendary.
What are the names of Hell and Hellfire in Islam?
In Islam, there are many names for hell and hellfire. Most of them are found in the Holy Qur'an. A list.
9273 roots
In the series 9273 roots, I interview people who teach, work with or simply love Arabic – people with dedication and passion for Arabic.
Dialects
It’s the spoken word: tricky and essential things about Arabic dialects. Basics like the negation – but also difficult expressions that are not found in Standard Arabic.
Grammar
The fun part of Arabic is grammar (nahw): syntax, conjugations, and I’rab.
History
The history of Arabic and Arab/Persian geniuses who developed Arabic grammar.
A classic
Who wrote the first Arabic dictionary?
Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi (الخليل بن أحمد الفراهيدي), a grammarian who was born in 718 (100 AH) in present-day Oman.
A Classic
This tool helps you to understand Al Jazeera better
The first frustrating experience of many Arabic students is usually the moment when the teacher turns Al-Jazeera or Al-Arabiya on. Most of the time, teachers have to pause after each sentence and ask which words were actually understood. But there is hope: a great audio option on al-Jazeera.
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When do you have to use إِنَّ in Arabic?
The particle إِنَّ is often misused. In fact, there are not many situations when you have to use it. An overview.
22 things you did not know about the Oxford Arabic dictionary
The Oxford Dictionary is the most up-to-date Arabic dictionary on the market today. In this interview, Tressy Arts, the dictionary's editor-in-chief, talks about the creation of this gigantic work. We learn why swear words aren't easy to translate into Arabic, how computers helped create the dictionary, and which Arabic words are particularly tricky.
LibreOffice: How to fix an annoying behavior when writing in Arabic
There is an annoying behavior in LibreOffice: if the system language (English) differs from the writing language (Arabic), the font cannot easily be changed. A new extension by Mejlad Alsubaie, a developer from Kuwait, addresses this issue.
The new tool that can even transcribe Gaddafi’s speeches in Arabic
Maqsam is a new tool to transcribe Arabic audio. It recognizes almost all Arabic dialects. Does it also understand Gaddafi's Zanga Zanga speech? A song by Elissa? A critical test.
20 questions for: Dominic Herbert (#32)
Long-distance athletes may find their stamina helps them persevere in the study of Arabic. Dominic Herbert is one of them. Learn more about him in this 9273 roots interview (#32).
How can you use ChatGPT to learn Arabic?
Many of you may have heard of ChatGPT. There is a lot of praise for the new AI tool. So, how well does it do in Arabic? Our guest author, Lisa Schor, ran a few queries in Arabic and found interesting results.
Who wrote the first book about Arabic grammar?
Sibawayhi's book al-Kitab was the first formal and analytical Arabic grammar. It is a groundbreaking work. Some background
Is it possible to cut off the ن in كانَ?
In certain situations, we can delete the ن of the verb كان. This happens in the jussive mood (مجزوم) and is used in the Quran.
20 questions for: Jan Hoogland (#31)
I am a big fan of the Oxford Arabic Dictionary. Therefore, I am honored that one of the creators of this exceptional dictionary was available for the 9273-roots series: Jan Hoogland, a Dutch Arabic scholar and Moroccan Arabic expert.
What are the best Christmas gifts for Arabic nerds in 2022?
Christmas is coming and for those who celebrate it or need a gift – Here are the TOP CHRISTMAS PRESENTS for Arabic nerds.
What is the Islamic name of the Final Day?
There are many names in Islam for the Final Day, the Day of Judgement. Here is a list with the Arabic names.
How to pass the Al-Jazeera Arabic grammar test – a survival guide
Al-Jazeera offers a grammar test. There are a couple of pitfalls. So, reason enough to take a look at the most important Arabic grammar topics.
Five reasons why Shahid is the best Arabic streaming platform
Shahid is an Arabic streaming platform. It offers 25,000 hours of Arabic series and movies. Shahid clearly beats Netflix when it comes to Arabic. Shahid is cheaper, has better Arabic content, and best of all, it offers subtitles in English, French, and Arabic. A no-brainer for people who like Arabic.
How do you say LGBTQ in Arabic?
Arabic dictionaries are often outdated. A database by the United Nations can help translate new political, economic or social terms. Here is how to use it.
English tenses in Arabic – a comprehensive guide
The English tenses are not always easy to translate into Arabic. An overview of all English tenses and moods and how to express them in Arabic.
NEW: AUDIO version of articles
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Well, it’s not really a podcast. All new articles are read by an AI.
Note that the service is still in beta. Arabic for Nerds plus members can listen to the audio directly on the website.
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Amazing story of courage and bravery
Looking at the time the author wrote the article, I guess it was gpt 3.5.
what model did you use, it was gpt-4 o gpt-3.5?
In Case You Missed It
New feature: AUDIO version of Arabic for Nerds articles
Arabic for Nerds offers a NEW service that allows users to listen to audio versions of new articles, read by an AI voice. Available on podcast platforms
What are the best dictionaries for Palestinian Arabic?
Maknuune is a new dictionary of Palestinian Arabic. I had a look at the excellent lexicon, but also checked other encyclopedias and study tools dealing with Palestinian Arabic.
What did the conqueror of al-Andalus do to motivate his warriors?
Tariq Ibn Ziyad (allegedly) burnt his own fleet after his warriors set foot on Iberian soil. His speech is legendary.
When do you have to use إِنَّ in Arabic?
The particle إِنَّ is often misused. In fact, there are not many situations when you have to use it. An overview.
22 things you did not know about the Oxford Arabic dictionary
The Oxford Dictionary is the most up-to-date Arabic dictionary on the market today. In this interview, Tressy Arts, the dictionary's editor-in-chief, talks about the creation of this gigantic work. We learn why swear words aren't easy to translate into Arabic, how computers helped create the dictionary, and which Arabic words are particularly tricky.
LibreOffice: How to fix an annoying behavior when writing in Arabic
There is an annoying behavior in LibreOffice: if the system language (English) differs from the writing language (Arabic), the font cannot easily be changed. A new extension by Mejlad Alsubaie, a developer from Kuwait, addresses this issue.
The new tool that can even transcribe Gaddafi’s speeches in Arabic
Maqsam is a new tool to transcribe Arabic audio. It recognizes almost all Arabic dialects. Does it also understand Gaddafi's Zanga Zanga speech? A song by Elissa? A critical test.
20 questions for: Dominic Herbert (#32)
Long-distance athletes may find their stamina helps them persevere in the study of Arabic. Dominic Herbert is one of them. Learn more about him in this 9273 roots interview (#32).
How can you use ChatGPT to learn Arabic?
Many of you may have heard of ChatGPT. There is a lot of praise for the new AI tool. So, how well does it do in Arabic? Our guest author, Lisa Schor, ran a few queries in Arabic and found interesting results.
Who wrote the first book about Arabic grammar?
Sibawayhi's book al-Kitab was the first formal and analytical Arabic grammar. It is a groundbreaking work. Some background
Is it possible to cut off the ن in كانَ?
In certain situations, we can delete the ن of the verb كان. This happens in the jussive mood (مجزوم) and is used in the Quran.
20 questions for: Jan Hoogland (#31)
I am a big fan of the Oxford Arabic Dictionary. Therefore, I am honored that one of the creators of this exceptional dictionary was available for the 9273-roots series: Jan Hoogland, a Dutch Arabic scholar and Moroccan Arabic expert.
What are the best Christmas gifts for Arabic nerds in 2022?
Christmas is coming and for those who celebrate it or need a gift – Here are the TOP CHRISTMAS PRESENTS for Arabic nerds.
What is the Islamic name of the Final Day?
There are many names in Islam for the Final Day, the Day of Judgement. Here is a list with the Arabic names.
How to pass the Al-Jazeera Arabic grammar test – a survival guide
Al-Jazeera offers a grammar test. There are a couple of pitfalls. So, reason enough to take a look at the most important Arabic grammar topics.
Amazing story of courage and bravery