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نعت
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The Arabic term نَعْتٌ in Arabic grammar means an adjective or a descriptive phrase. It’s a word or phrase that describes or qualifies a noun, providing more information about it.
Why Arabic is the Master Key to Learning Swahili, Farsi, Hebrew & More
Ever noticed the echoes of Arabic in Swahili or Farsi? For the aspiring polyglot, Arabic provides a massive head start. In this guest article, Dr. Roger Anderson explores the fascinating and often surprising lexical ties to Swahili, Indonesian, Hebrew, and Farsi, showing how the 'master key' works.
Syria’s Crossroads: The Israel-Iran Conflict & The Damascus Church Bombing | MAB 06/25
Dive deep into the Syrian conflict with our June 2025 Media Arabic Booster. We analyze the aftermath of the Damascus church bombing, explore the history and etymology of the notorious Shabbiha militias, and provide expert vocabulary analysis for advanced Arabic learners.
Bride or Groom? Unlocking the Meaning of ʻArūs (عَرُوسٌ) in Arabic
The Arabic word عَرُوسٌ (arūs) is surprisingly ambiguous. This analysis unpacks the gender of عَرُوسٌ and reveals the correct way to form the plural of عُرْسٌ (urs), the word for a wedding.
The Phrase الطرق السيارة: Is There a Mistake?
On road signs in Morocco, you'll see the phrase الطرق السيارة. At first glance, this looks like an Arabic grammatical error. Or is it correct?
Al-Suli: The Chess Master in the Islamic Golden Age
Al-Suli, a key chess master from the 10th century, played an important role in developing modern chess and is seen as one of its first champions. Who was Al-Suli, and how are chess terms expressed in Arabic?
Egypt’s Inflation and Russia’s Libyan Strategy | MAB 03/25
We look past the usual headlines to analyze two key developing stories. This month: an inside look at Egypt's changing inflation rate and an in-depth analysis of Russia's strategic military expansion into southern Libya with General Haftar.
Hamza on Speed
Even on Saudi Arabia's modern high-speed train, spelling mistakes haunt you.
Arabic Vocabulary for Diplomacy: Analyzing ‘Rift’ (قطيعة) and ‘Sanctions’ (عقوبات) | MAB 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.
US Air Disaster, AI Stock Impact & Syria’s Economic Future | MAB 01/25
In this issue, we break down how Arabic newspapers report on a US plane crash, an AI startup hitting the stock market, and the return of powerful businessmen to Syria. Learn the specific Arabic terms you need to discuss disaster reporting, tech finance, and political negotiations.
The Difference Between طول and طوال | UA #1
In this "Unlocking Arabic" installment, we dive into the precise meaning and pronunciation of طوال. Discover whether you should say طُوْلَ السَّنَةِ, طِيلةَ السَّنَةِ, or طَوَالَ السَّنَةِ to express "all year round," understanding the subtle grammatical differences for each.
