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Arab culture
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Arab culture (ุงูุซูุงูุฉ ุงูุนุฑุจูุฉ) is rich and diverse, encompassing a wide range of traditions, languages, and customs across the Arab world. It includes a deep appreciation for poetry, music, and art, as well as a strong emphasis on family, hospitality, and community values.
Unlocking Arabic #3: ุนูุฑููุณู – Does it mean ‘bride’ or ‘bride groom’ or both?
In this episode, we will look at the words related to the wedding: Is ุนูุฑููุณู masculine or feminine? And what is the plural of ุนูุฑูุณู (wedding)? An analysis.
20 questions for: Haytham Ibrahim (#35)
His father was a professor of Arabic at Al-Azhar University in Cairo. Haytham Ibrahim is now setting out to revolutionize online Arabic learning. He is the founder of AnyArabic. Learn more about him in episode 35 of the 9273-roots-series.
Translating taboos in Arabic subtitles: key insights
Translating subtitles into Arabic is challenging due to cultural differences and social taboos. A study looked at how subtitles in the US sitcom "Two and a Half Men" dealt with these issues. Here are the key findings and techniques used by the subtitlers.
Translating nonbinary gender expressions from English to Arabic
"They", "ze", "gender-fluid": Researchers of Arab universities analyzed how Netflix's subtitlers attempted to translate non-binary gender expressions into Arabic. This is particularly difficult due to the gendered nature of Arabic and societal perceptions. Some key findings and recommendations.
20 questions for: Connor Seidenschwarz (#25)
Episode #25 of my series "9273 roots": 20 questions for the man who likes over-complicated board games and is passionate about Arabic: Connor Seidenschwarz
How do you write emails and formal letters in Arabic?
Writing formal letters and emails in Arabic is not difficult. Here are some sentences and expressions for the salutation (ุงูู
ุฎุงุทุจุฉ) and examples of opening sentences.
Where to find Classical Arabic series with subtitles
TV programs in classical Arabic (Fusha) with English subtitles are rare. However, there are some historical dramas. Here is how to stream Caliph Omar and Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal with subtitles.
The meaning behind the index finger in Islam
The index finger, when a Muslim makes a sign with it (by raising it), symbolizes the unity of Allah.
Why Allahu Akbar translations can be misleading
Does Allahu Akbar mean "God is great" or "God is greater" or "God is the Greatest"? There is no clear answer. There even might be an underlying ellipsis.
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?
