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common mistake
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Tricky and common mistakes made by native and non-native Arabic speakers.
God, Girls, and Grammar
Diagnosis: Spelling Arabic packs a punch in its tiniest parts. Slip in one extra letter, and a phrase that…
Introducing Errabic: Let’s Learn From Real-World Arabic Mistakes!
Spot an Arabic error on a sign, menu, or online? Share it! We're launching Errabic, a new community project to collect and learn from real-world mistakes. Help build this free resource!
Hamza on Speed
Even on Saudi Arabia's modern high-speed train, spelling mistakes haunt you.
Sahehly Review: Can This AI Tool Fix Your Arabic Grammar Mistakes?
Sahehly, an Arabic AI tool from Sakhr, helps improve writing by fixing grammar mistakes, suggesting synonyms, and providing tashkeel. Our test showed it to be quite promising.
“Every time I cried because of it, I cried for it when it’s gone” | Mahmoud Gomah | 9273 Roots #12
He's the award-winning Egyptian poet and linguist who isn't afraid to correct the common grammatical mistakes of native speakers. Mahmoud Gomah discusses his work as an editor, his love for the poetry of Ahmed Shawqi, and why he considers the Egyptian dialect a language in its own right.
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.
Beyond “and”: Meanings of وَ in Arabic Grammar
The Arabic conjunction "وَ" (wa) can have meanings beyond "and," often translating as "when," "with," or "while," which can be challenging for learners. This article clarifies these specific uses, detailing the واوُ الْحالِ (circumstantial description) and مَفْعُولٌ مَعَهُ (object of accompaniment) constructions, with examples to distinguish them from the common conjunctive "and".
Formal Endings for Arabic Letters & Emails (الْخِتامُ)
Crafting polite and appropriate conventional endings (الْخِتامُ) for Arabic letters and emails is crucial for formal correspondence. This article provides a comprehensive list of standard phrases and vocabulary to conclude your Arabic communications effectively, helping you avoid common mistakes and ensure proper etiquette.
Mastering Ma in Egyptian Arabic: Functions of ما
The Egyptian Arabic word ما (ma) is highly versatile, often causing confusion for learners. Beyond its roles as a question word ("what"), negation, or relative pronoun, ما frequently acts as an amplifier. This guide explains these functions, focusing on how ما and ده are used for emphasis, with examples to clarify their usage.
How to Say “Never” in Arabic: قَطُّ vs. أَبَدًا
A common mistake in Arabic is confusing the words for "never." This article clarifies the proper usage of قَطُّ (qattu) for past tense "never" and أَبَدًا (abadan) for future tense "never," providing clear examples and explaining their grammatical functions to help you use them correctly.
