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mistranslation
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Mistranslation (ุชุฑุฌู ุฉ ุฎุงุทุฆุฉ): An incorrect or inaccurate translation of text or speech from one language to another, often leading to misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the original meaning.
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.
The multiple meanings of ุจูู in Egyptian Arabic
The verb ุจูู (ba2a or ba'a) is tricky in Egyptian Arabic. You'll hear this verb in many situations, usually with a past tense verb following it. We will take a closer look at ุจูู.
Common Egyptian Arabic phrases with ู ุง
Some expressions in Egyptian Arabic can be very tricky. They are all related to the word ู
ุง. Here is a list with many examples.
Lissa in Egyptian Arabic
When I first started learning Egyptian Arabic, there was one word that gave me a headache: lissa -ููุณูู; sometimes spelled ููุณููู or ููุณูุฉ. Let's see why.
Unraveling foreign words in Arabic dialects: jailbirds, thugs and kufta
There are words in Arabic that don't look Arabic - and they aren't. The etymology of baltagi, idda, shanta, daftar, dukkan.
The meaning behind the index finger in Islam
The index finger, when a Muslim makes a sign with it (by raising it), symbolizes the unity of Allah.
Why Allahu Akbar translations can be misleading
Does Allahu Akbar mean "God is great" or "God is greater" or "God is the Greatest"? There is no clear answer. There even might be an underlying ellipsis.
How are prepositions used for emphasis in Arabic?
You can use ุจ or ู
ู to emphasize in Arabic. They are extra letters to convey emphasis. The rules are simple.
What is the logical subject in Arabic?
In Arabic, there is the grammatical subject and the "logical subject" which is used with quantifiers. You need to decide which one you use for the verb.
Understanding the Arabic minor plural – a guide
The Arabic plural is formed based on the number of things counted: the minor (ุฌู
ุน ุงูููุฉ) and major plural (ุฌู
ุน ุงููุซุฑุฉ). Here is how the minor plural works.
