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The fun part of Arabic is grammar (nahw): syntax, conjugations, and I’rab.
Why are the adjective and the حال often confused in Arabic?
The adjective and Hal are often confused and mistranslated in Arabic. Checking whether the targeted word is definite or not will help.
Are the Arabic verb forms XI to XV (11-15) really so rare?
There are ten verb forms in Arabic. That is what most people learn - even at universities. But that is not the end of the story, as we will learn in this article.
A tool to learn the notoriously difficult rules for numbers in Arabic
Numbers in the Arabic language are like solving mathematical equations. But there is good news: a new online tool - which is of great help to learn the rules: arabic.ba
What does فأسقيناكموه mean?
The Arabic expression فأسقيناكموه means "and we gave it to you to drink". This intriguing phrase is from the Quran. Let's analyze it.
Why is the Quran so difficult to read?
In the Holy Quran there are certain rhetorical styles that are unique. Among them are Iltifat and various forms of emphasis. An overview.
22,222 men came – How do you write this number in Arabic?
Numbers in Arabic are like solving mathematical puzzles. If you like logical games, this is perfect for you. In the end it just comes down to two major steps.
لَبَّيْكَ (labbaika) – What does it mean?
Labbaika (Labbayka) is said during the pilgrimage/Hajj before the pilgrims enter Mecca. It means: Here I am! At your service! But what kind of word is labbaika?
How a wrong vowel in the Quran may produce blasphemy
The correct vowel endings damma, kasra, fatha in Arabic can be a headache. If you are careless, you could turn verse 9:3 of the Qur'an into blasphemy (kufr).
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?
Are there palindromes in Arabic?
Yes, palindromes in Arabic exist. You can read it from right to left or from left to right - the letters are the same.