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Books dealing with Arabic grammar
How Do You Say ‘To Be Very Red’ in Arabic? The Power of Verb Forms XI-XV
Often overlooked, Arabic verb forms XI to XV are crucial for a deeper understanding of the language. This guest article by Reginald Hefner explains these "rare" verbs, their meanings, and how they intensify expression in contemporary Arabic texts.
The 5 Greatest Western Scholars of Arabic Grammar
This subjective list features the top five Arabic grammarians from Europe. It highlights pioneers like Edward Lane (Lane's Lexicon) and Hans Wehr, discussing their contributions to Arabic language study and the historical interest in Arabic in the West.
“My dream is to spread the Arabic language all over the world” | Habib Kassem | 9273 Roots #15
He's the Franco-Lebanese computer engineer who inherited a love for Arabic from his professor father. Habib Kassem discusses creating his app, Assiraj Almonir, and the "nights of hard work" it took to compress one terabyte of linguistic data into just 16 megabytes.
“Even dust accumulated becomes a mountain” | Reginald Hefner | 9273 Roots #13
He's a polyglot who worked as a Chinese and Japanese interpreter for the US government and attended Middlebury's Arabic school nine times. Reginald "Reggie" Hefner discusses his lifelong addiction to languages and his fascination with Arabic's rarest verb forms.
Best Arabic Grammar Books: From Beginner to Advanced
A curated list of indispensable Arabic grammar books, drawing from years of intensive study. This selection covers Nahw, Sarf, and various dialects, providing vital resources for Arabic learners.
“Every time I cried because of it, I cried for it when it’s gone” | Mahmoud Gomah | 9273 Roots #12
He's the award-winning Egyptian poet and linguist who isn't afraid to correct the common grammatical mistakes of native speakers. Mahmoud Gomah discusses his work as an editor, his love for the poetry of Ahmed Shawqi, and why he considers the Egyptian dialect a language in its own right.
Where to Buy Arabic Books Online: Top Bookstores Reviewed
Amazon isn't always the best place to buy Arabic books. This guide reviews top specialized online bookstores, including those in Egypt, Lebanon, Ireland, and Germany, covering everything from Arabic novels and Islamic books to grammar texts. Discover their pros, cons, shipping costs, and delivery times to simplify your book purchasing.
How to Decode Arabic Grammatical Analysis: The 2-Step Formula of I’rab – إعراب
Reading Arabic grammar books can be challenging due to their unique analytical language. This article simplifies the process by revealing two main formulas used in grammatical analyses (إعراب). It explains how to interpret the function, case, and expression of words, making complex Arabic grammatical explanations accessible.
Ism al-Fi’l (اسم الفعل): Understanding Arabic’s Unique “Nouns with Verbal Force”
The Islamic phrase حَيَّ عَلَى الصَّلاةِ (Come to prayer!) features a special type of Arabic word: a noun with verbal force (اسم الفعل). This article explains these unique indeclinable words, which carry verb-like meaning and governing power, and how to use common imperative forms like صَهْ (hush!) or آمِينَ (Amen!).
