Browsing Tag
exaggeration
5 posts
Camels or rain clouds? The intriguing word إبل in the Qur’an
The word Ibil – إِبِل – appears twice in the Qur'an. But what does it mean? Camels or rain clouds? An investigation.
How do you say nerd in Arabic?
The English term "nerd" is difficult to translate and should be left untranslated. However, if one insists on a translation: what is "nerd" in Arabic? Let's have a look at various Arabic dialects.
How to tell adjectives and حال apart
The adjective and Hal are often confused and mistranslated in Arabic. Checking whether the targeted word is definite or not will help.
Why is the Quran so difficult to read?
In the Holy Quran there are certain rhetorical styles that are unique. Among them are Iltifat and various forms of emphasis. An overview.
Understanding the مصدر ميمي vs. مصدر أصلي in Arabic
Both سُؤال and مَسْألة are translated as "question". مَسْألة is a so-called مصدر ميمي - which is a special form of a verbal noun (مصدر) in Arabic. Some insights.
