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Arabic alphabet
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Arabic Alphabet (الأبجدية العربية): A script consisting of 28 letters, used for writing the Arabic language and several other languages.
Maknuune and More: A Review of the Top 5 Dictionaries for Palestinian Arabic
Having your own language is vital for identity. This article introduces Maknuune (مَكْنُونة), an excellent new online dictionary documenting Palestinian Arabic. It also highlights other key resources for learning this important dialect.
Dotless Arabic: Bypassing Social Media Censorship
Facing social media censorship, many Arabic activists now write without dots. This article provides tools like dotless.app to convert text, alongside a history of dotless Arabic script to help you understand this unique workaround.
Forget AI: The Best Way to Hear Real, Native Arabic Pronunciations
Arabic's unwritten vowels make pronunciation difficult for learners. This article introduces Forvo, a crucial online tool offering native speaker audio for accurate pronunciation of Arabic words, phrases, and names.
Arabic Calligraphy 101: Basics, Tools, History & Styles
Arabic calligraphy is a unique Islamic art form with a rich history. This article covers the basics, from traditional tools like the reed pen and special ink to the evolution of styles like Kufi and Diwany, contrasting it with Japanese shodō.
“It’s not really the Arabic that I like, it’s that it can mean cheese or cowardice” | Graeme Andrews | 9273 Roots #8
Graeme Andrews discusses his development of the essential desktop application for Lane's Arabic-English Lexicon. This interview explores his Arabic learning path, favorite words, and linguistic challenges.
How to Easily Change and Enlarge Arabic Fonts in Your Web Browser
Default browser settings often render Arabic script too small or unreadable. This article offers solutions: Wudooh, a browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, enhances Arabic font clarity and allows whitelisting sites. For Opera, Font ARA Font Changer adjusts Arabic, Farsi, and Urdu fonts for better online reading.
How Many Roots Are There in the Arabic Language?
Counting all Arabic roots (جُذُورٌ) is complex due to incomplete data. This article estimates their number using major dictionaries like Hans Wehr (approx. 3,000 roots) and Lisan al-Arab (over 9,000 roots), and discusses the mathematically possible combinations (21,952, or 6,332 with restrictions), offering insights into Arabic morphology.
