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idiomatic expression
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An idiomatic expression (تعبير اصطلاحي) is a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the literal definitions of its individual words. Instead, it has a figurative meaning that is understood through common usage.
Translating taboos in Arabic subtitles: key insights
Translating subtitles into Arabic is challenging due to cultural differences and social taboos. A study looked at how subtitles in the US sitcom "Two and a Half Men" dealt with these issues. Here are the key findings and techniques used by the subtitlers.
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.
20 questions for: Zora O’Neill (#18)
Episode #18 of my series "9273 roots": 20 questions for the woman who wrote a book about her journey to the Arabic language: Zora O'Neill
The role of و in كُلُّ عامٍ وَأَنْتُمْ بِخَيْرٍ
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.
