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Jan Hoogland
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Jan Hoogland is a Dutch Arabist and scholar, known for his expertise in Modern Standard Arabic and Moroccan Arabic. He is one of the creators of the Oxford Arabic Dictionary and has contributed significantly to the field of Arabic lexicography.
How the Oxford Arabic Dictionary Was Made: A Conversation with Tressy Arts
Tressy Arts, Editor-in-Chief of the Oxford Arabic Dictionary, shares insights into compiling the most up-to-date Arabic dictionary. She discusses translation challenges, including tricky words and cultural nuances, and how human expertise and linguistic data shape dictionary entries.
“Being a lexicographer is a lifelong sentence” | Jan Hoogland | 9273 Roots #31
He's the Dutch Arabist whose work forms the core of the legendary Oxford Arabic Dictionary. Jan Hoogland shares the inside story of its creation, his decades-long passion for Morocco and its Darija dialect, and why a single word's entry with 47 collocations is his absolute favorite.
How to Access 10,000+ Free Arabic E-books Legally
Searching for free and legal Arabic e-books? The Arabic Collections Online (ACO) is a massive digital library with over 10,000 public domain volumes. Find classic Arabic literature, philosophy, and more.
