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VIII-verb
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Form VIII verbs (الفعل المزيد بحرف) in Arabic are derived by inserting a “t” (ت) after the first root letter. This form often conveys a reflexive or passive meaning.
Syria’s Crossroads: The Israel-Iran Conflict & The Damascus Church Bombing | MAB 06/25
Dive deep into the Syrian conflict with our June 2025 Media Arabic Booster. We analyze the aftermath of the Damascus church bombing, explore the history and etymology of the notorious Shabbiha militias, and provide expert vocabulary analysis for advanced Arabic learners.
License to Spell
In intelligence, precision is paramount - even in spelling. A misplaced همزة can distort meaning and expose linguistic incompetence, as the CIA learned in an Arabic recruitment flyer.
Cutting the Qiblah
The direction of prayer should not be interrupted - at least not in the written form of the Arabic word.
Hamza on Speed
Even on Saudi Arabia's modern high-speed train, spelling mistakes haunt you.
Arabic Vocabulary for Diplomacy: Analyzing ‘Rift’ (قطيعة) and ‘Sanctions’ (عقوبات) | MAB 02/25
This month (02/25) in the Media Arabic Booster: The U.S. and Russia met in Saudi Arabia, and how the U.S. is trying to stop the flow of money to Lebanon through Iraq.
US Air Disaster, AI Stock Impact & Syria’s Economic Future | MAB 01/25
In this issue, we break down how Arabic newspapers report on a US plane crash, an AI startup hitting the stock market, and the return of powerful businessmen to Syria. Learn the specific Arabic terms you need to discuss disaster reporting, tech finance, and political negotiations.
Saudi Arabia’s BRICS Balancing Act & How Arab Media Covered Sinwar’s Death | MAB 10/24
This issue explores Saudi Arabia's complex geopolitical strategy regarding the BRICS bloc and analyzes how Arabic media reported on Yahya Sinwar's death. Learn key vocabulary for discussing international relations, sovereignty, and conflict.
The Ultimate Guide to the Arabic Passive Voice (المبني للمجهول)
Arabic's passive voice is unique and far less common than in English. This article simplifies its rules, detailing how to form passive verbs in both past and present tenses. You'll also learn about active verb forms (like Stem V and VII) that surprisingly carry a passive meaning, and how different verb types handle passive conjugation.
The UN ‘List of Shame’ & an Israel-Egypt Gas Dispute: A Media Arabic Briefing | MAB 06/24
This issue decodes the alleged political blackmail behind Egypt's energy crisis and Israel's gas supplies, plus the UN's "List of Shame" declaration. Learn the Arabic vocabulary used to discuss energy politics, international pressure, and legal disputes.
Sudan’s Media Blackout & Gaza’s “Elusive” Truce | MAB 04/24
This issue of the Media Arabic Booster decodes Sudan's shutdown of major Arab news channels as a political pressure tactic and analyzes the language used to describe the "elusive" Gaza truce. Learn the Arabic vocabulary for media censorship, diplomacy, and conflict negotiation.
