LibreOffice: How to fix an annoying behavior when writing in Arabic
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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.
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In the series 9273 roots, I interview people who teach, work with or simply love Arabic – people with dedication and passion for Arabic.
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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.
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The fun part of Arabic is grammar (nahw): syntax, conjugations, and I’rab.
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The history of Arabic and Arab/Persian geniuses who developed Arabic grammar.
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20 questions for: Matthew Aldrich (#7)
Episode #7 of my series "9273 roots": 20 questions for the man who made learning Arabic dialects easy: Matthew Aldrich from Lingualism.
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Arabic masdar forms: Do سُؤال and مَسْألة mean the same?
The original masdar (المصدر الأصلي) – asliyy – is not the only masdar in Arabic. There is a masdar mimy (المصدر الميمي). What is the difference?
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Who wrote the first book about Arabic grammar?
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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?
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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?
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English tenses in Arabic – a comprehensive guide
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What does the crash of an Egypt Air plane in 1999 have to do with Islam?
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The German philosopher Immanuel Kant is one of the most important representatives of the Enlightenment. To date, it is unclear why the "Basmala" was written on the invitation to the ceremonial awarding of his doctorate. Let's see what happened.
Arabic dialects: A database of 25 cities from Rabat to Baghdad
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I have always come across excellent Arabic speakers in Turkey. Betül Aslan is one of them. "The reason for learning a language is the most critical point that affects the learning process", says Betül in interview #30 of the 9273 roots series.
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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
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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.
What does the crash of an Egypt Air plane in 1999 have to do with Islam?
After an Egypt Air flight crashed in 1999 at JFK airport, the US investigators stiffened on the last words of the flight officer: "tawakkaltu ala Allah"
How do you build the imperative of قالَ in the dual?
Arabic roots with weak letters are tricky. If you want to express "say!" (you both – dual) in Arabic, you use قُولا. Why do we keep the و here? An analysis.
What is the connection between Immanuel Kant and the Basmala?
The German philosopher Immanuel Kant is one of the most important representatives of the Enlightenment. To date, it is unclear why the "Basmala" was written on the invitation to the ceremonial awarding of his doctorate. Let's see what happened.
Hi Paul, I am happy to do that. However, I’m not sure if I can really share much that’s new.…