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Personal pronoun (الضمير الشخصي): A pronoun used to refer to a specific person or thing, often replacing a noun to avoid repetition. Examples include “I,” “you,” “he,” “she,” “it,” “we,” and “they.”
“He gives it to me” – How to add two pronoun suffixes in Arabic
In Arabic, some verbs can take 2 objects. But as soon as you have 2 pronominal suffixes, it gets tricky. Here's why.
Challenges of adult learners in Arabic
Learning Arabic as an adult is a challenge. Understanding how our brain works can help to find the right method. Recommendations for adult improvers.
Ways to say ‘to have’ in Arabic
Arabic does not have a verb "to have". Instead, you use constructions with prepositions and adverbs to express the same idea.
Six linguistic techniques in the Qur’an
In the Holy Quran there are certain rhetorical styles that are unique. Among them are Iltifat and various forms of emphasis. An overview.
The Islamic expression لَبَّيْكَ: grammar and usage explained
The phrase لَبَّيْكَ (labbaika) is said during the pilgrimage in Islam (Hajj) before the pilgrims enter Mecca. It means: "Here I am! At your service!" But what kind of form is لَبَّيْكَ?
Regrets and future avoidances: ‘should have’ and ‘will not have done’ in Egyptian Arabic
The expressions "should have" and "will have done" are quite tricky in Egyptian Arabic. Let's see some solutions.
Common uses of ما in Egyptian Arabic explained
The word ما is one of the most difficult words in Egyptian Arabic (and standard Arabic, for that matter). It is often misunderstood.
The Question of the Wasp: The most famous grammar showdown in Arabic
The question of the wasp or the hornet - Masʾalat al-Zunbur (مَسْأَلة الزُّنْبُور) is a clash between two giants of Arabic grammar: Sībawayhi and al-Kisā'i. Legend has it that it caused Sibawayhi to die of anger.
Best offline and online Arabic dictionary tools
A list of the best Android and iOS apps and websites for translating Arabic words into English. Most of them are free.
What is the ضمير الفصل in Arabic?
A separate personal pronoun can be used to give emphasis in Arabic. It is called Damir al-fasl. Here is how it works.
