Browse Mistake Type
Mistake Type: Spelling
18 posts
The Arabic error involves incorrect spelling of words.
Distinction Denied
A trading company in Istanbul aims for "Excellence" (al-Imtiyāz) but commits a classic orthographic error by forcing a Hamza onto a Form VIII verbal noun.
Extra Baggage
The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is a marvel of modern engineering, but the Arabic script on this United Airlines flight carries a flaw. The altitude indicator adds a symbol where none should exist. Here is why Form VIII verbal nouns prefer to travel light.
Ruff Translation
Think that snarling Doberman is scary? Check out the Arabic grammar! We’re breaking down why this German warning sign is barking up the wrong tree with its broken script.
The Hamza Overcorrection
Trying to fix an Arabic typo can create a new one. On a Cairo street sign, a well-meant Hamza correction left one Hamza too many — turning a small spelling fix into a small spelling fight. Thanks to this sharp catch by Marnix Demesmaeker, let’s unpack the glottal-stop rules behind it.
Diplomatic Disconnect
High-level diplomacy meets "English-first" grammar. The welcome banner for Chancellor Merz's visit creates a "Qatari Round Table" and leaves "The German" hanging - misspelled and grammatically segregated.
Unsteady Foundation
Even a major foundation isn't immune to spelling slips. The Ensar Vakfı HQ sign in Istanbul drops a crucial Hamza, shaking its linguistic ground.
Sick Hamza
Even grammar gets airsick. On this Emirates bag, one Hamza is missing and the other is sitting on a chair when it should be on the floor. We diagnose the "Sick Hamza".
Creaking ATM
In Istanbul's historic district of Eyüp, an ATM offers a masterclass in "Chronic Truncation Syndrome." It turns cash dispensing into a creaking sound and leaves words hanging in mid-air.
Rizq or Qzir?
A simple Arabic error in a scientific journal highlights a delightful irony: It's a mistake an AI would never make.
God, Girls, and Grammar
Adding final ي changes the imperative: صَلِّ (masc. sg. “send blessings”) vs صَلِّي (fem. sg.). In “صَلِّ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ”, the default general address is masculine; writing صَلِّي restricts it to one woman.
