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How do you say “next” and “last” in Egyptian Arabic?

People who study Egyptian Arabic are often confused when they want to say "next week" or "last week". In fact, there are several options. Let's check them.

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EEgyptian Arabic

How do you build the plural of adjectives in Egyptian Arabic?

Adjectives in Egyptian Arabic can be tricky. Sometimes you need to form the plural. An overview of the most common plural patterns of Egyptian adjectives.

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EEgyptian Arabic

How do you build the comparative and superlative in Egyptian Arabic?

Your have several options to express the comparative and superlative in Egyptian Arabic. An overview.

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The “Knight’s Tour” – how an ancient Arab solved an intriguing chess puzzle

The Knight's Tour problem is a famous mathematical chess puzzle. The first solution provided an Arab philosopher in the 9th century from present-day Iraq.