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Arabic proverb
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Proverb (مثل): A short, commonly known saying that expresses a general truth, piece of advice, or moral lesson, often based on cultural or traditional wisdom.
“If you’re not studying, you’re dead” | Pierrick Jaouen | 9273 Roots #36
What connects a 1960s Egyptian radio program to modern language learning in Vietnam? For linguist Pierrick Jaouen, it’s all part of the journey. Explore his favorite resources, words, and practical advice for mastering Arabic on your own terms.
“I hope mastering Arabic takes nothing less than a lifetime” | Mennan Salih | 9273 Roots #33
From teaching herself Arabic at 16 to a PhD in Arabic Literature, Mennan Salih's journey is remarkable. She explores the fascinating links between Arabic and Akkadian, her love for the Iraqi dialect, and why she hopes mastering the language is a lifelong adventure.
What Does “Marhaban” Really Mean? The Deep Story of an Arabic Greeting
"Marhaban" (مَرْحَبًا) is central to Arab hospitality. This article presents the greeting's linguistic origins, cultural significance, and grammatical aspects, offering a clear overview of this key Arabic word.
“Arabic is the ‘endurance sport’ of the world’s languages” | Dominic Herbert | 9273 Roots #32
For triathlete and Cambridge-educated financier Dominic Herbert, learning Arabic is the ultimate endurance sport. He discusses his 30-year journey, from falling for the script in Pakistan to full immersion in Cairo and Beirut, and how the language transformed his career.
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.
“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.
“Seeking to discover the world through literature” | Betül Aslan | 9273 Roots #30
As a teacher and academic, Betül Aslan helps bridge the worlds of Arabic and Turkish literature. With four friends, she founded Mirkat.org to share their passion through translations, and here she discusses her favorite novels, the beauty of the word 'soul', and teaching Arabic to children.
The Ultimate Guide to Arabic Dialect Dictionaries (Online & Print)
Good dictionaries for colloquial Arabic are rare. This article compiles the best online and print resources for various Arabic dialects, offering solutions for Egyptian, Levantine, Moroccan, Sudanese, Iraqi, and Gulf Arabic.
“How a dive trip to Egypt led a 14-year-old to teach himself Arabic” | Georg Binder | 9273 Roots #29
Long before the internet, a dive trip to Egypt inspired 14-year-old Georg Binder to teach himself Arabic in his small Austrian town. He discusses his lifelong passion, his love for Khalil Gibran's The Prophet, and his "have a go" approach to mastering the Egyptian dialect.
“I went from zero to fluent in Levantine Arabic in one year” | Uchechi Kalu | 9273 Roots #28
After struggling with traditional methods in college, Nigerian-American writer Uchechi Kalu tried a new approach. Using mass immersion, she went from zero to fluent in Levantine Arabic in just one year. She explains her method and why you should believe in possibility.
