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أَفْعَلَ
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The Arabic pattern أَفْعَلَ and how it can be used.
What does مرحبًا (“marhaban”) actually mean?
In Arab culture, "marhaban" (مرحبًا) is commonly used as a greeting to welcome someone. However, the core meaning of the root ر-ح-ب is somewhat surprising and shows how deeply the word is connected to Arab culture.
Challenges of adult learners in Arabic
Learning Arabic as an adult is a challenge. Understanding how our brain works can help to find the right method. Recommendations for adult improvers.
Mastering Egyptian Arabic comparatives and superlatives
Comparative and superlative forms in Egyptian Arabic have some features. Let's analyze some unique constructions and usage patterns.
Grammatical breakdown: فأسْقَيْناكُمُوهُ in Sura 15:22
The Arabic expression فأسقيناكموه means "and we gave it to you to drink". This intriguing phrase is from the Quran. Let's analyze it.
Fixing Arabic grammar mistakes: Usage of أَبَدًا and قَطُّ
قَطُّ can express "never" in the past. Instead, people often use أَبَدًا - which is a common mistake. Here is why.
الصَّلاةُ خَيْرٌ مِن الْنَّوْمِ: Why is the prayer better than sleep?
The Islamic call to prayer is a tricky construction. In Sunni Islam, the muezzin uses khayr (خير) which strangely denotes a comparative (better). Why?
