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Emphasis (ุงูุชูููุฏ) in Arabic Grammar: The use of specific words or particles to strengthen or highlight a part of a sentence, often through repetition or the addition of certain terms.
Grammatical breakdown: ูุฃุณููููููุงููู ูููู in Sura 15:22
The Arabic expression ูุฃุณูููุงูู
ูู means "and we gave it to you to drink". This intriguing phrase is from the Quran. Let's analyze it.
Ways to say ‘to have’ in Arabic
Arabic does not have a verb "to have". Instead, you use constructions with prepositions and adverbs to express the same idea.
Six linguistic techniques in the Qur’an
In the Holy Quran there are certain rhetorical styles that are unique. Among them are Iltifat and various forms of emphasis. An overview.
The Islamic expression ููุจูููููู: grammar and usage explained
The phrase ููุจูููููู (labbaika) is said during the pilgrimage in Islam (Hajj) before the pilgrims enter Mecca. It means: "Here I am! At your service!" But what kind of form is ููุจูููููู?
Common uses of ู ุง in Egyptian Arabic explained
The word ู
ุง is one of the most difficult words in Egyptian Arabic (and standard Arabic, for that matter). It is often misunderstood.
How do you pronounce Allah correctly?
The word Allah (ุงููู) is a special word in many ways. Especially the pronunciation can be tricky if you don't know the rules. Here is how to pronounce Allah correctly.
Watch Black Crows: Streaming options and insights
The Arabic TV series (musalsal) Black Crows ุบุฑุงุจูุจ ุณูุฏ is on Youtube - with English subtitles (and on Netflix). It depicts life under ISIS.
The multiple meanings of ุจูู in Egyptian Arabic
The verb ุจูู (ba2a or ba'a) is tricky in Egyptian Arabic. You'll hear this verb in many situations, usually with a past tense verb following it. We will take a closer look at ุจูู.
How are prepositions used for emphasis in Arabic?
You can use ุจ or ู
ู to emphasize in Arabic. They are extra letters to convey emphasis. The rules are simple.
Arabic grammar tips: Using the ููู for emphasis
The letter Nun can be used to convey emphasis (energetic). There is a "light" and a "strong" form. Here is how it works.
