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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.
Unraveling foreign words in Arabic dialects: jailbirds, thugs and kufta
There are words in Arabic that don't look Arabic - and they aren't. The etymology of baltagi, idda, shanta, daftar, dukkan.
Key differences between Al-Rahmān and Al-Rahīm
Muslims say, "In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful," the Basmalah. The attributes al-Rahmān and al-Rahīm are used synonymously, but there is a subtle difference.
What is the logical subject in Arabic?
In Arabic, there is the grammatical subject and the "logical subject" which is used with quantifiers. You need to decide which one you use for the verb.
Understanding gender in Arabic: Is حرب masculine or feminine?
Oddly enough, حرب, the Arabic word for war, is feminine. There are many words in Arabic that look or feel masculine but are actually feminine.
Understanding the النَّعْت السَّبَبِيّ in Arabic grammar
The causative description (na'at sababy نعت سببي) in Arabic is pretty tricky and often misunderstood. Let's see why.
Decoding Arab family names and titles
In Europe or the USA we have a first name (given name), maybe a middle name, and a surname (family name). How is it in the Arab world?
