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ذُو
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In Arabic grammar, ذُو is one of the five special nouns known as الأسماء الخمسة (al-Asma’ al-Khamsa). It means “possessor of” or “endowed with” and is used to indicate possession or association. The grammatical case of ذُو changes based on its role in the sentence.
Media Arabic Booster 02/24
This month (02/24) in Media Arabic Booster: How to write about people with disabilities (al-Akhbar newspaper) and a translation of an article about how Algeria is strengthening ties with Mauritania (al-Arab newspaper).
The Question of the Wasp: The most famous grammar showdown in Arabic
The question of the wasp or the hornet - Masʾalat al-Zunbur (مَسْأَلة الزُّنْبُور) is a clash between two giants of Arabic grammar: Sībawayhi and al-Kisā'i. Legend has it that it caused Sibawayhi to die of anger.
