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grammar
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What does لا سِيَّما mean?
لا سيما means above all, specially, in particular, mainly. If you use it, you should know some grammar rules.
What does فأسقيناكموه mean?
The Arabic expression فأسقيناكموه means "and we gave it to you to drink". This intriguing phrase is from the Quran. Let's analyze it.
What are the best websites for free Arabic lessons?
Many websites offer free Arabic lessons. Two of the best are Playaling and material of the Defense Language Institute.
The وَ in “kull Aam wa antum bi Khayr” – do you need the waw?
What's the function of وَ in the saying: كُلُّ عامٍ وَأَنْتُمْ بِخَيْرٍ? It is a dubious one. Most grammarians say that you don't need the وَ and that it would be of better Arabic style to skip it! Let's see why.
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Come to prayer! (حَيَّ عَلَى الصَّلاةِ) – What type of word is hayya حَيَّ in Arabic?
Hayya حَيَّ is used in the call of the Muezzin: Come to prayer! حَيَّ عَلَى الصَّلاةِ. It is a special word type: a Ism al-Fial (اسم فعل).
The اسم المرة in Arabic – How do you say: to eat three times?
In Arabic, there is a special type of masdar which focuses on the number of times. It is called ism al-Marra (اسم المرة).
