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Egyptian Arabic
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Egyptian Arabic is referred to as العامية المصرية (al-ʿāmmiyya al-Miṣriyya) or simply مصري (Maṣri). It is also sometimes called اللهجة المصرية (al-lahja al-Miṣriyya), which means “the Egyptian dialect”.
How to Find Arabic Videos with Subtitles on YouTube
Utilize YouTube's vast Arabic content for language learning. This article details how to search for Arabic videos with subtitles, plus recommends top Egyptian, Levantine, Palestinian, and MSA channels offering English or Arabic captions.
How to Say ‘Next’ and ‘Last’ in Egyptian Arabic
This guide simplifies expressing "next" and "last" in Egyptian Arabic. It covers common methods, including using ordinal numbers like تانِي (second), active participles like الْجايّ (coming), and إِضافة constructions like آخِر (last).
How to Form Plural Adjectives in Egyptian Arabic
Egyptian Arabic adjective plurals can be tricky. We analyze common patterns and show examples for both human and non-human nouns.
Beyond ‘Akbar’: Your Guide to Comparatives and Superlatives in Egyptian Arabic
Forming comparative and superlative adjectives in Egyptian Arabic involves specific rules. This article examines essential patterns like the أَكْتَر construction and various methods for expressing superlatives in everyday conversation.
Why Do Arabs Use Numbers When Texting? The Arabic Chat Alphabet (Arabizi) Explained
Arabizi (عربيزي), the Arabic chat alphabet, uses numbers to stand in for Arabic letters lacking English equivalents. This guide explains which numbers correspond to specific Arabic characters, such as 3 for ع or 7 for ح, aiding digital communication.
Vegetarian in Egypt? An Author on the Challenges & Her Cookbook of Egyptian Recipes
Mai Ahmed, a data analyst and baker in Cairo, created "20 Shades of Salad," a cookbook featuring 20 vegetarian recipes based on Egyptian cuisine. This interview explores the challenges of being vegetarian in Egypt and key Arabic cooking verbs.
10 Famous Arabic Proverbs and Their Meanings (With English Translation)
Arabic is rich in proverbs and sayings that encapsulate wisdom and cultural insights. This article explains common Arabic proverbs, their literal translations, and deeper meanings for language learners.
Beyond Duolingo: 2 Free Sites for Intermediate & Advanced Arabic Lessons
Discover two excellent resources for free Arabic lessons: Playaling, offering interactive dialect videos, and DLI GLOSS, with hundreds of MSA and dialect audio/video lessons.
6 Key Patterns for Forming Adjectives in Egyptian Arabic
This article explains the basics of forming adjectives in Egyptian Arabic. It covers special cases like diminutive forms, adjectives derived from prepositions and places, and the common -aan pattern.
“I believe that design can change the world” | Ghada Wali | 9273 Roots #20
She's the first Egyptian woman on the Forbes Europe Arts list and a TED speaker who believes design can change the world. Ghada Wali discusses her award-winning Arabic typography, her famous project using LEGO to teach the alphabet, and her love for Naguib Mahfouz.
