Gerald Drißner

Gerald Drißner (Drissner) has lived in Arab and Islamic countries for more than a decade. He is the founder of Arabic for Nerds.

Total Posts: 363

Author Link: arabic.today/geralddrissner

A person in a dark jacket stands in front of a neon-lit sign reading 'Talahon,' which is glowing pink against a shadowy background. The surrounding area appears dimly lit, with hints of colorful graffiti on the glass entrance.
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“Talahon” in Germany: its Arabic roots and societal impact

"Talahon," a new term popular on TikTok, is a contender for Germany's Youth Word of the Year 2024. This article delves into its Arabic origin (تَعالَ), how it became a bizarre trend, and why it has sparked widespread discussion about young men with a migrant background in Germany. We also explore similar phenomena like Algeria's "Hittistes."
A woman with short dark hair, wearing a striped blue shirt with a white collar, sits at a table thinking with a pen in her hand, surrounded by colorful speech bubbles in various shapes and sizes, hinting at a creative brainstorming process, with an open book in front of her.
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The Ultimate Guide to the Arabic Passive Voice (المبني للمجهول)

Arabic's passive voice is unique and far less common than in English. This article simplifies its rules, detailing how to form passive verbs in both past and present tenses. You'll also learn about active verb forms (like Stem V and VII) that surprisingly carry a passive meaning, and how different verb types handle passive conjugation.