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German (الألمانية): A West Germanic language spoken primarily in Germany, Austria, Switzerland.
Does Donald Trump know ‘Tariff’ has Arabic roots?
The word "tariff" has a rich linguistic history, coming from the Arabic root ع-ر-ف. Over the centuries, it evolved through Persian, Turkish, and Latin before becoming the English term we use today.
Create an Arabic language bot with ChatGPT and Anki
AI offers new ways to engage in Arabic learning. In this guest article, Paul Ammann explains how to combine ANKI with ChatGPT to create a bot that increases engagement and motivation in Arabic learning.
Understanding the ‘Talahon’ Trend in Germany and its Arabic Origins
In Germany, the word "Talahon" is trending in summer 2024. It describes young men with mostly immigrant backgrounds and rather negative behavior, reflecting both a cultural trend and social tensions. If you think Talahon looks Arabic, you are not wrong.
Muraija – an Arabic dictionary like you have never seen before
Learning a language involves more than just memorizing words and grammar. The tool Muraija (مُرَيْجَع) can help you understand how Arabic words work together to form meaningful expressions. In this article, Mirko Vogel, the creator of Muraija, guides you through using this innovative tool to improve your everyday Arabic tasks.
DeepL or Google Translate: Which is better at Arabic?
The popular translation tool deepl.com can now translate Arabic! We tested it and pitted it against Google Translate. Some of the results are surprising. Who comes out on top?
Arabic letters in the “Gray Zone”: a technique for guiding novice learners
Arabic beginners who have only learned a few letters often have difficulties in class. A new concept, The Gray Zone, could help, writes Dr. Roger W. Anderson
What happens in your brain when you learn Arabic?
Learning Arabic requires different brain activity than learning German. What does this mean for adult learners? Can the brain adapt to the new demands? A study from the Max Planck Institute provides answers. In this in-depth interview, Dr. Matthias Schwendemann, who was part of the research team, provides fascinating insights into what happens in our brains when we learn Arabic or German.
“He gives it to me” – How to add two pronoun suffixes in Arabic
In Arabic, some verbs can take 2 objects. But as soon as you have 2 pronominal suffixes, it gets tricky. Here's why.
20 questions for: Georg Binder (#29)
An Austrian kid goes on vacation to Egypt and is so enthusiastic about Arabic that the 14-year-old starts learning Arabic on his own back in Austria. That's the story of Georg Binder. Learn more about him in episode 29 of the "9273 roots"-interview series.
Best tools for learning Arabic touch typing skills
Typing without looking at the keyboard - touch typing - can be learned - also for Arabic. A few suggestions on how to become a fast typist.
