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All about numbers (عدد) in Arabic.
Three Tough Arabic Challenges: Verb رَأَى, Numbers & Egyptian ‘Bala Neela’ | Arabic Workout #01
This Arabic Workout episode (#01) offers focused practice on key Arabic elements. Sharpen your skills with the tricky verb رَأَى, learn to write the complex number 9,441,861, and dive into the fascinating Egyptian-Arabic expression "بلا نيلة" (bala neela).
The Number 8 in Arabic: Grammar and Spelling
The number 8 in Arabic is tricky! This article breaks down its special grammatical rules, including why the masculine form is unique, how to correctly use 18, and why 800 often sounds the same. Master this challenging area of Arabic numbers.
Documenting War Crimes in Gaza & The Arabic for “Dying” | Media Arabic Booster 11/23
The first issue of the Media Arabic Booster analyzes an argument for documenting war crimes in Gaza, drawing parallels with the Nuremberg trials, and decodes the language of suffering used in Arabic headlines. Learn the vocabulary for international law, forced displacement, and journalistic ethics.
The Ultimate Guide to Learning Arabic with ChatGPT
ChatGPT has made waves in AI, but how well does it handle Arabic? We test its ability to assist with Arabic vocabulary, grammar, writing, and translation, providing an honest assessment for language learners.
Can You Pass the Al-Jazeera Arabic Grammar Test? A Nerd’s Guide to the Toughest Questions
Al-Jazeera's online quiz tests Arabic grammar (صرف and نحو). This article breaks down challenging questions on demonstratives, relative pronouns, verb conjugations, and various accusative types to help you master the test.
The Easiest Way to Learn Numbers in Arabic: Rules & Tools
Arabic numbers can be complex due to their intricate rules for case endings and gender agreement. This article explains these challenges and introduces arabic.ba, a new online tool for practicing numbers from 1 to 999,999,999 with audio and exercises.
Arabic Number to Word Converter: The Best Online Tools for Writing Numbers – tafqit
Struggling with Arabic numbers? This article presents top online tools and a mobile app that convert numerical digits into correctly written Arabic words, including gender considerations.
How to Write Large Numbers in Arabic: A Detailed Grammatical Breakdown
Writing Arabic numbers involves intricate rules for singular, plural, gender, and case. This article details the construction of a challenging number like 22,222 men, offering a step-by-step grammatical analysis.
Solving the Mystery of مِائَة: The Story Behind the Spelling of 100 in Arabic
The Arabic word for "hundred," مِائَة, presents a fascinating linguistic anomaly: it's written with an extra Aleph, but pronounced as مِئَة. This article delves into the historical reasons behind this unique spelling, clarifies the correct pronunciation, and explains its grammatical usage, including how it combines with other numbers.
How to Pronounce the Number 10 in Arabic: ‘Ashara or ‘Ashra?
Arabic numbers can be tricky, especially "ten" (عشر). This article clarifies its pronunciation based on the noun's gender: use a fatḥa on the letter ش of عَشَرة when referring to a masculine word (e.g., ten pens) and a sukūn on the ش of عَشْر for feminine words (e.g., ten pages).
