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Unlocking Arabic
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Dive deep into the intricacies of the Arabic language: subtleties of Arabic grammar, unraveling difficult constructions and common mistakes.
Bride or Groom? Unlocking the Meaning of ʻArūs (عَرُوسٌ) in Arabic
The Arabic word عَرُوسٌ (arūs) is surprisingly ambiguous. This analysis unpacks the gender of عَرُوسٌ and reveals the correct way to form the plural of عُرْسٌ (urs), the word for a wedding.
Distinguishing قادة and قيادات | UA #2
This episode of Unlocking Arabic delves into the root ق-و-د to clarify a common point of confusion. Do the frequently encountered terms قادة and قيادات carry identical meanings in Arabic, especially in journalistic texts? We'll uncover the subtle yet crucial distinctions.
The Difference Between طول and طوال | UA #1
In this "Unlocking Arabic" installment, we dive into the precise meaning and pronunciation of طوال. Discover whether you should say طُوْلَ السَّنَةِ, طِيلةَ السَّنَةِ, or طَوَالَ السَّنَةِ to express "all year round," understanding the subtle grammatical differences for each.
