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VIII-verb
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Form VIII verbs (ุงููุนู ุงูู ุฒูุฏ ุจุญุฑู) in Arabic are derived by inserting a “t” (ุช) after the first root letter. This form often conveys a reflexive or passive meaning.
Media Arabic Booster 02/24
This month (02/24) in Media Arabic Booster: How to write about people with disabilities (al-Akhbar newspaper) and a translation of an article about how Algeria is strengthening ties with Mauritania (al-Arab newspaper).
Media Arabic Booster 01/24
This month (01/24) in Media Arabic Booster: articles expressing solidarity with Wael Dahdouh and a translation of "From the Renaissance Dam to Somaliland" in Al Modon
What does ู ุฑุญุจูุง (“marhaban”) actually mean?
In Arab culture, "marhaban" (ู
ุฑุญุจูุง) is commonly used as a greeting to welcome someone. However, the core meaning of the root ุฑ-ุญ-ุจ is somewhat surprising and shows how deeply the word is connected to Arab culture.
Media Arabic Booster 12/23
This month (12/23) in Media Arabic Booster: The verb ููุนูู and a translation of "Is the Palestinian cause an Egyptian problem?" (al-Ahram)
Media Arabic Booster 11/23
This month (11/23) in Media Arabic Booster: The verb ุงุญุชุถุฑ and a translation of "The importance of documenting all the Israeli crimes" (al-Quds al-Arabi)
20 questions for: Georg Binder (#29)
An Austrian kid goes on vacation to Egypt and is so enthusiastic about Arabic that the 14-year-old starts learning Arabic on his own back in Austria. That's the story of Georg Binder. Learn more about him in episode 29 of the "9273 roots"-interview series.
Exploring tricky Arabic roots and their meanings
Some letters can lead you in the wrong direction when trying to figure out the Arabic root. Some tricky examples.
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.
