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صفة

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In Arabic grammar, صفة refers to an adjective or attribute. It is used to describe or modify a noun, providing more information about its qualities or characteristics. For example, in the phrase رَجُلٌ طَوِيلٌ (a tall man), طويل is the صفة that describes the noun رجل.

A man in a suit walks away from a stack of money, holding two briefcases, with commercial airplanes flying overhead in a desert landscape.

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Media Arabic Booster 02/25

This month (02/25) in the Media Arabic Booster: The U.S. and Russia met in Saudi Arabia, and how the U.S. is trying to stop the flow of money to Lebanon through Iraq.

February 28, 2025

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A man with short dark hair and a medium complexion is smiling at the camera, wearing a black zip-up jacket over a dark turtleneck collar, against a plain white background.

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20 questions for: Haytham Ibrahim (#35)

His father was a professor of Arabic at Al-Azhar University in Cairo. Haytham Ibrahim is now setting out to revolutionize online Arabic learning. He is the founder of AnyArabic. Learn more about him in episode 35 of the 9273-roots-series.

February 20, 2025

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A desolate landscape depicting a ruined street lined with dilapidated buildings and debris. A solitary bird flies overhead against a background of abstract splashes of color, creating a somber atmosphere.

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Media Arabic Booster 01/25

This month (01/25) in Media Arabic Booster: The airplane disaster in the USA and an article discussing the return of businessmen linked to Bashar al-Assad to Syria.

January 31, 2025

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A large cargo ship loaded with colorful containers is depicted in the foreground, with a rocket launching vertically above it, sending plumes of smoke into the sky. A smaller boat navigates the water nearby, with additional ships visible in the background and seagulls flying overhead. The text 'Bab-Mandab' and 'Bab al- Mandab Huthi' is displayed on the left.

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Media Arabic Booster 11/24

This month (11/24) in Media Arabic Booster: What do the Houthis get out of attacking ships in the Red Sea? And an interesting headline following the election of Donald Trump as the new US president.

November 30, 2024

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A magnifying glass sits in the foreground, looking into a bookshelf filled with books in a cozy setting, with a sign reading 'ALL YEAR ROUND' on the right side and a large open book on the table below it.

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Unlocking Arabic

Unlocking Arabic #1: The difference between طول and طوال

There are many ways to say "during", "throughout" in Arabic. For example: طوال. But which vowel do you use on the ط in طوال? Is it "i", "u" or "a"? And do طول and طوال mean the same thing? An analysis.

November 20, 2024

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A colorful illustration featuring the word 'they' in large, vibrant font surrounded by intricate floral patterns and two stylized eyes peering through the flowers, creating a visually engaging and artistic composition.

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Translation

Translating nonbinary gender expressions from English to Arabic

"They", "ze", "gender-fluid": Researchers of Arab universities analyzed how Netflix's subtitlers attempted to translate non-binary gender expressions into Arabic. This is particularly difficult due to the gendered nature of Arabic and societal perceptions. Some key findings and recommendations.

November 10, 2024

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