Browse Tag
تشكيل
16 posts
Tashkeel (تشكيل): The system of diacritical marks in Arabic used to indicate short vowels, pronunciation, and grammatical markers. These symbols are essential for proper pronunciation and understanding of classical texts.
The 5 Greatest Arabic Grammarians of the Classical Era
This subjective list ranks the top five Arabic grammarians from the classical Islamic era. It covers giants like Sibawayhi (al-Kitab) and Ibn Mansur (Lisan al-Arab), detailing their pivotal roles in shaping Arabic grammar and lexicography.
The Best Arabic Keyboards for Every Use (Online, Apps, and Physical)
Typing in Arabic is easier with the right tools. Learn about top online, desktop, and mobile Arabic keyboards. Includes phonetic options, physical hardware, and details on Arabizi.
10+ Fascinating Arabic Palindromes (Words That Read Backwards)
Palindromes are a fun linguistic curiosity. This article showcases their presence in Arabic, including Quranic verses, offering examples and a look at their history and unique structure.
Instantly Translate Arabic Words With This Free Chrome Extension
Reading Arabic online is hard without vowels. This free Chrome extension, "Arabic Dictionary," solves that. Just hover over a word to see its translation, root, and correct tashkeel instantly.
“It’s not really the Arabic that I like, it’s that it can mean cheese or cowardice” | Graeme Andrews | 9273 Roots #8
Graeme Andrews discusses his development of the essential desktop application for Lane's Arabic-English Lexicon. This interview explores his Arabic learning path, favorite words, and linguistic challenges.
Best Free Arabic Fonts for Microsoft Word, Windows & Mac
While writing Arabic on mobile phones is seamless, creating legible texts in Microsoft Word or LibreOffice can be challenging due to font display issues, especially with diacritical marks. This article recommends reliable free Arabic fonts like Deja Vu Sans and Noto Sans, and guides you through downloading and installing them to improve your Arabic document presentation.
