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In Arabic grammar, سكون refers to the absence of a vowel sound on a consonant. It is represented by a small circle (ــْـ) placed above the letter. Sukoon indicates that the consonant should be pronounced without any vowel, resulting in a brief pause or stillness in the pronunciation.

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22 things you did not know about the Oxford Arabic dictionary

The Oxford Dictionary is the most up-to-date Arabic dictionary on the market today. In this interview, Tressy Arts, the dictionary's editor-in-chief, talks about the creation of this gigantic work. We learn why swear words aren't easy to translate into Arabic, how computers helped create the dictionary, and which Arabic words are particularly tricky.