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How to handle the number 8 in Arabic – a core analysis
In Arabic, the number 8 – ثَمَانٍ – has some tricky subtleties. We delve deep into the rules and see what the classic grammarians have to say about them.
Is it possible to cut off the ن in كانَ?
In certain situations, we can delete the ن of the verb كان. This happens in the jussive mood (مجزوم) and is used in the Quran.
Al-Jazeera Arabic Grammar Test: A Survival Guide
Al-Jazeera offers a grammar test. There are a couple of pitfalls. So, reason enough to take a look at the most important Arabic grammar topics.
How do you form the imperative of قالَ in the dual?
Arabic roots with weak letters are tricky. If you want to express "say!" (you both - dual) in Arabic, you use قُولا. Why do we keep the و here? An analysis.
Arabic Conditionals: Part 1 – The Basics
This three-part series of articles is designed to get the trouble out of the way once and for all. Part one is about the basics.
How well can you identify Arabic roots?
Some letters can lead you in the wrong direction when trying to figure out the Arabic root. Some tricky examples.
Tricky things about the adjective in Egyptian Arabic
Do you know how to say "small", "upper", "Turkish coffee", or "secondary" in Egyptian Arabic? This article will explain tricky things about the adjective.
The spelling of the Hamza in Arabic
In Arabic, if you see a Hamza at the end of the word, you have to watch out. Here are the spelling rules of the Arabic letter Hamza.
What is the correct form of “My Mustafas” in Arabic?
The plural of Mustafa in Arabic is difficult - because there is a weak letter involved. How do you form masculine human plurals with a possessive pronoun?
Avoiding common Arabic mistakes: أبدًا and قَطُّ
Native Arabic speakers make certain mistakes in Arabic. The Arabic word for never is often used in the wrong way.
