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Adjective (صفة) is a word that describes or modifies a noun, providing more information about its qualities, quantity or state. For example, in “The red apple,” “red” is the adjective describing the apple.
The Ultimate Guide to Gender-Neutral Language in Arabic
This guest article by Lisa Schor examines gender-inclusive language in Arabic, discussing grammatical androcentricity, societal taboos, and how the Quran's language influences the debate. It offers practical strategies for gender-neutral communication.
Adjective (الصفة) and Circumstantial Qualifier (الحال) in Arabic: Key Differences Explained
Arabic adjectives (صفة) and circumstantial qualifiers (حال) are often confused. This article explains how these grammatical elements differ in function, form, and agreement, using clear examples to ensure accurate usage in sentences.
How to Say ‘Next’ and ‘Last’ in Egyptian Arabic
This guide simplifies expressing "next" and "last" in Egyptian Arabic. It covers common methods, including using ordinal numbers like تانِي (second), active participles like الْجايّ (coming), and إِضافة constructions like آخِر (last).
How to Form Plural Adjectives in Egyptian Arabic
Egyptian Arabic adjective plurals can be tricky. We analyze common patterns and show examples for both human and non-human nouns.
Beyond ‘Akbar’: Your Guide to Comparatives and Superlatives in Egyptian Arabic
Forming comparative and superlative adjectives in Egyptian Arabic involves specific rules. This article examines essential patterns like the أَكْتَر construction and various methods for expressing superlatives in everyday conversation.
6 Key Patterns for Forming Adjectives in Egyptian Arabic
This article explains the basics of forming adjectives in Egyptian Arabic. It covers special cases like diminutive forms, adjectives derived from prepositions and places, and the common -aan pattern.
How to Say ‘Both’ in Arabic: A Simple Guide to Using كِلا and كِلْتا
Arabic has a special way of expressing the English word "both". You use the words كِلَا or كِلتا in a dual construction.
“Black Crows” (غرابيب سود): Arabic TV Series & Islamic Meaning
"Black Crows" (غرابيب سود), an MBC drama, depicts the rise of extremism from a female perspective. This article provides information on where to watch the series (formerly on Netflix, some episodes on YouTube) and delves into the multi-layered meaning of its title, "Gharabeeb Soud," as found in the Quran and Islamic interpretations.
Meanings of lissa (لِسّه) in Egyptian Arabic: still, just, not yet
The versatile Egyptian Arabic word "lissa" (لِسّه) often confuses beginners due to its multiple meanings: "still," "just," or "not yet." This article provides a clear breakdown of "lissa's" usage in affirmative and negative sentences, explaining how it combines with verbs and active participles to convey nuanced temporal meanings in Egyptian Colloquial Arabic.
Foreign Words in Arabic: Farsi, Greek, & Turkish (Part 1)
This is Part 1 of a series on the etymology of foreign words in Arabic. It delves into terms originating from Farsi, Ottoman Turkish, and Greek that are commonly used in Arabic dialects. Explore words like بَلْطَجِي (thug), شَنْطة (bag), and دَفْتَر (notebook), and learn about borrowed grammatical constructions like the -جِي suffix.
