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William Wright
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William Wright: A distinguished German orientalist and scholar of Semitic languages. He is best known for his work on Arabic grammar and his contributions to the study of Syriac and other Semitic languages. Wright’s “A Grammar of the Arabic Language” remains a significant reference for students and scholars of Arabic.
Are the Arabic verb forms XI to XV (11-15) really so rare?
There are ten verb forms in Arabic. That is what most people learn - even at universities. But that is not the end of the story, as we will learn in this article.
Top 5 European Arabic grammarians You should know
Arabic grammar was of special interest in Europe, especially in the 19th and early 20th century. Here is a list of the TOP FIVE Arabic grammarians from the West
How Forvo can help you pronounce Arabic correctly
Arabic is usually written without vowels (tashkeel). The website Forvo can help you find the correct pronunciation of Arabic words and names.
The mystery of the Arabic broken plural
The Arabic broken plural has the effect that scholars still debate how to properly classify the several branches of Semitic languages.
Top Arabic grammar resources for students
What are the best Arabic grammar books (nahw and sarf) for beginners, intermediate and advanced students? Some recommendations (in English, German and Arabic).
