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Morocco (المغرب): A North African country known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and historical cities like Marrakech and Fes. It is a blend of Arab, Berber, and European influences.
Top Gifts For Arabic Nerds And Language Learners (2022)
Struggling to find unique Arabic-related gifts? This list compiles top presents for Arabic learners and enthusiasts. It includes diverse options, from Arabic design watches to Quran memorization aids and personalized jewelry.
Alephia 2053: The Dystopian Animated Film for Arabic Listening Practice
"Alephia 2053" is a Lebanese animated movie depicting a bleak, oppressive future for the Arab world. Available for free on YouTube, it's a politically significant film and an excellent Arabic listening exercise, featuring MSA dialogue and multi-language subtitles.
Modern Arabic Novels in English (Egypt, Tunisia & Morocco)
This second part of a series showcases modern Arabic novels translated into English. It covers acclaimed authors from Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco, offering diverse narratives that explore personal struggles and reflect their societies.
“In Arabic, everything means itself, its opposite, and a camel” | Zora O’Neill | 9273 Roots #18
She wrote the book on rediscovering a passion for Arabic. Author Zora O'Neill discusses her travels in Egypt, Lebanon, and Morocco for "All Strangers Are Kin," why she loves ancient neologisms, and the proverb she translates as "Bros before roads."
“I am a highly motivated person, who would always go one step further” | Yassir Abbassi | 9273 Roots #14
He's the man behind the voice of Al-Jazeera. As Sales Manager for Text-to-Speech leader ReadSpeaker, Yassir Abbassi makes Arabic texts talk. The Moroccan tech expert discusses his love for his native dialect, the power of Raï music, and the drive to always go one step further.
Why is the Word for “War” (حَرْب) Feminine? Arabic Gender Exceptions Explained
Identifying grammatical gender in Arabic can be tricky due to exceptions. This article clarifies feminine indicators (تاء تأنيث, ألف تأنيث ممدودة/مقصورة), then highlights common masculine-looking nouns that are actually feminine (like حَرْب "war" and شَمْس "sun"). It also covers gender for body parts, proper nouns, and nouns that can be both masculine or feminine.
Arabic Swear Words, Curses and Bad Words: The Definitive List in Egyptian, Levantine & Other Arabic Dialects
WARNING: This article contains explicit Arabic swear words and curse words. It compiles a list of frequent insults across dialects like Egyptian and Levantine. While important for understanding, readers (especially non-natives) are strongly discouraged from using these terms.
