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النكبة
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Nakba (النكبة): Refers to the 1948 Palestinian exodus, when hundreds of thousands of Palestinian Arabs were displaced from their homes during the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Lexicalization in Arabic: The Secret Life of Broken Plurals
Some Arabic words begin as tiny actions and end up as institutions. A scoop becomes a room (غُرْفَةٌ), a turn becomes a state (دَوْلَةٌ), a guest becomes a fixed social role (نَزِيلٌ). The clue is often hiding in the plural.
“Being a lexicographer is a lifelong sentence” | Jan Hoogland | 9273 Roots #31
He's the Dutch Arabist whose work forms the core of the legendary Oxford Arabic Dictionary. Jan Hoogland shares the inside story of its creation, his decades-long passion for Morocco and its Darija dialect, and why a single word's entry with 47 collocations is his absolute favorite.
Modern Arabic Novels to Read in English (Syria, Lebanon & Palestine)
This first part of a series showcases modern Arabic novels translated into English. It covers acclaimed authors from Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine, offering diverse narratives and insights into contemporary Arab societies and their experiences.
What Are the Best Arabic Series and Movies on Netflix?
Netflix offers Arabic movies, series and dramas (musalsalat - مسلسات). Since you can watch them in Arabic with English subtitles, this is a great way to improve your Arabic.
