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II-verb

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Form II verbs (الفعل المزيد بحرف) in Arabic are derived from the root form by doubling the second root letter. This form often conveys an intensive or causative meaning.

A man in a black suit and red tie stands amidst towering shipping containers in a port setting, with a yellow construction vehicle partially visible in the background and a hazy sky above.

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Media Arabic Booster 04/25

This month (04/25) in the Media Arabic Booster: Donald Trump and his trade war, and a Palestinian writer on Egypt and Gaza.

April 30, 2025

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A statue of a contemplative man in traditional attire stands over a chessboard, which features wooden chess pieces arranged on a cloudy day, with wisps of fog partially obscuring the scene.

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History

Al-Suli: The chess master in the Islamic Golden Age

Al-Suli, a key chess master from the 10th century, played an important role in developing modern chess and is seen as one of its first champions. Who was Al-Suli, and how are chess terms expressed in Arabic?

April 18, 2025

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A whimsical globe with the word 'Tariff' prominently displayed in bold, orange letters, while a cartoon character with red hair sits on top, set against a backdrop of wooden shelves and barrels in a cozy, inviting environment.

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Etymology

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.

April 6, 2025

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A military jet parked on a barren landscape at sunset, with a large, glowing sun in the background casting orange and teal hues across the scene. Another aircraft is faintly visible in the distance.

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Media Arabic Booster 03/25

This month (03/25) in the Media Arabic Booster: Egypt's inflation and General Haftar's role in creating a Russian military base deep in the Libyan desert

March 31, 2025

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A man in a suit walks away from a stack of money, holding two briefcases, with commercial airplanes flying overhead in a desert landscape.

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Media Arabic Booster 02/25

This month (02/25) in the Media Arabic Booster: The U.S. and Russia met in Saudi Arabia, and how the U.S. is trying to stop the flow of money to Lebanon through Iraq.

February 28, 2025

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A desolate landscape depicting a ruined street lined with dilapidated buildings and debris. A solitary bird flies overhead against a background of abstract splashes of color, creating a somber atmosphere.

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Media Arabic Booster 01/25

This month (01/25) in Media Arabic Booster: The airplane disaster in the USA and an article discussing the return of businessmen linked to Bashar al-Assad to Syria.

January 31, 2025

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A silhouetted figure stands in the foreground facing a desolate urban landscape with damaged buildings, smoke rising from chimneys, and a large red sun in the background, giving the scene a dramatic and somber tone.

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Media Arabic Booster 12/24

This month (12/24) in Media Arabic Booster: The fall of Bashar al-Assad and an article discussing the link between Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood

December 31, 2024

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A large cargo ship loaded with colorful containers is depicted in the foreground, with a rocket launching vertically above it, sending plumes of smoke into the sky. A smaller boat navigates the water nearby, with additional ships visible in the background and seagulls flying overhead. The text 'Bab-Mandab' and 'Bab al- Mandab Huthi' is displayed on the left.

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Media Arabic Booster 11/24

This month (11/24) in Media Arabic Booster: What do the Houthis get out of attacking ships in the Red Sea? And an interesting headline following the election of Donald Trump as the new US president.

November 30, 2024

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