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Lisan al-Arab
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What role did the Bedouins play in creating Arabic grammar?
What role did the Bedouins play in creating Arabic grammar? A big one. There are many anecdotes about scholars who went deep into the desert to find Bedouins who could answer their questions about Arabic grammar.
What are the best Arabic-English dictionaries and best mobile Apps?
A list of the best Android and iOS apps and websites for translating Arabic words into English. Most of them are free.
How many roots are there in Arabic?
Actually, I don't think that anybody has ever counted the number of Arabic roots. Mathematically: 21,952 roots. Practically, you get 6,332 roots.