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Türkiye
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Türkiye (Turkey) — a transcontinental country bridging Europe and Asia, known for its rich history, culture, and diverse landscapes. It serves as a crossroads of civilizations, blending traditions from both continents
Distinction Denied
A trading company in Istanbul aims for "Excellence" (al-Imtiyāz) but commits a classic orthographic error by forcing a Hamza onto a Form VIII verbal noun.
“View Arabic as an identity you’re adopting” | Sherif Elmetwally | 9273 Roots #38
New Jersey-based Egyptian-American developer Sherif Elmetwally built Parallel Arabic, an AI-powered platform for acquiring dialects. He argues that embracing the language as a lifelong identity eliminates friction in the journey.
Unsteady Foundation
Even a major foundation isn't immune to spelling slips. The Ensar Vakfı HQ sign in Istanbul drops a crucial Hamza, shaking its linguistic ground.
“I’m a recovering polyglot” | Matthew Aldrich | 9273 Roots #7
Matthew Aldrich, the mind behind Lingualism, offers insights into learning Arabic dialects. He discusses his publishing work, favorite Egyptian Arabic expressions, and key language-learning moments.
