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right to left
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Right to left (الكتابة من اليمين إلى اليسار): A writing direction used in several languages, including Arabic, Hebrew and Persian. In these scripts, text is written and read from the right side of the page to the left, which is the opposite of the left-to-right direction used in languages like English.
Bild’s Broken Arabic
Even with an Arabic expert like Constantin Schreiber featured, Bild.de managed to publish a headline where the letters are disconnected and the reading direction is reversed.
Right-Wing, Wrong-Way
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) wants "Gang Rapists" to go home, but their Arabic text is walking backwards. A lesson in layout fails from the far-right.
Ad Experts’ Epic Fail
In a spectacular display of irony, Germany’s ad experts (FAW) published a job ad with completely mangled Arabic text. It's not just a glitch; the same broken image is on their website. It's a "how-not-to" guide from the pros themselves.
Rage Against the Machine
A full-blown machine translation meltdown on the official website of the German city of Erlangen officially rebranded the peaceful town as the new global headquarters for rage - at least, according to its own disastrous Arabic version.
Rizq or Qzir?
A simple Arabic error in a scientific journal highlights a delightful irony: It's a mistake an AI would never make.
Which is the Best Arabic Translator? DeepL and Google Translate Tested
DeepL, a popular translation tool, recently added Arabic. This post compares its performance against Google Translate across various Arabic text types, including newspaper articles, literary excerpts, and dialect examples. Find out which machine translation service currently offers more reliable results for your Arabic needs.
The Gray Zone: A New Technique for Teaching Arabic to Beginners
Learning the Arabic alphabet is tough. Dr. Roger Anderson's "Gray Zone" technique helps. It supports simultaneous alphabet and vocabulary learning by signaling unstudied letters. This method aims to reduce learner discomfort and improve foundational Arabic acquisition.
Write Arabic in LibreOffice Without a Hassle: The Font Name Fix Extension
LibreOffice's default font settings can create a frustrating experience when switching between Arabic and other languages. This article explains the "Font Name Fix" extension, a simple solution to ensure your chosen Arabic font stays put, improving your writing workflow.
Arabic Calligraphy 101: Basics, Tools, History & Styles
Arabic calligraphy is a unique Islamic art form with a rich history. This article covers the basics, from traditional tools like the reed pen and special ink to the evolution of styles like Kufi and Diwany, contrasting it with Japanese shodō.
10+ Fascinating Arabic Palindromes (Words That Read Backwards)
Palindromes are a fun linguistic curiosity. This article showcases their presence in Arabic, including Quranic verses, offering examples and a look at their history and unique structure.
