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Modern Hebrew (العبرية الحديثة): The contemporary form of the Hebrew language, revived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is the official language of Israel and is used in everyday communication, literature, and media. Modern Hebrew has evolved from Biblical Hebrew, incorporating influences from various languages and adapting to modern needs.

Illustration of a sword piercing through a comic-style explosion background with the word 'BUT' in bold yellow letters in the center, surrounded by small white smoke puffs and colorful dots in red and blue.
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Arabic “but” (لكن): the Dagger Aleph (أَلِف خَنْجَرِيَّة) explained

Many Arabic words, including لٰكن (but/however) and even "Allah" (اللّٰه)), are written with a subtle mark called the dagger Aleph (أَلِف خَنْجَرِيَّة). This article explains why these words appear different from their pronunciation, delving into the historical evolution of Arabic script and how this short vertical dash signifies a long vowel, especially in Quranic and common words.