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أَفْعَل
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The Arabic pattern أَفْعَل and how it can be used.
Ad Experts’ Epic Fail
In a spectacular display of irony, Germany’s ad experts (FAW) published a job ad with completely mangled Arabic text. It's not just a glitch; the same broken image is on their website. It's a "how-not-to" guide from the pros themselves.
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?
