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Dagesh (דגש) denotes the diacritical mark in the Hebrew alphabet, placed inside a consonant to indicate a “hard” pronunciation or gemination (doubling) of the consonant.
Why Arabic is the Master Key to Learning Swahili, Farsi, Hebrew & More
Ever noticed the echoes of Arabic in Swahili or Farsi? For the aspiring polyglot, Arabic provides a massive head start. In this guest article, Dr. Roger Anderson explores the fascinating and often surprising lexical ties to Swahili, Indonesian, Hebrew, and Farsi, showing how the 'master key' works.
Learning Hebrew as an Arabic Speaker: A Practical Guide to Grammar, Vocabulary, and the Alphabet
Learning Hebrew is much easier if you already know Arabic. This article reveals the strong connections between these Semitic languages, from shared roots and grammatical structures to alphabet similarities. It also uncovers a fascinating mistranslation in the Old Testament concerning Moses and the "Red Sea."
