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X-verb
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Form X verbs (الفعل المزيد بثلاثة أحرف) in Arabic are derived by adding the prefix “ist-” (استـ) to the root form. This form often conveys the meaning of seeking or asking for something.
Decoding Syria’s Media Boycott of Nasrallah & UAE Consumer News | Media Arabic Booster 08/24
This issue decodes the Syrian regime's media boycott of Hezbollah's Nasrallah and examines a report on high car repair prices in the UAE. Learn the vocabulary for analyzing political rifts and understanding consumer affairs in Arabic.
Egypt’s Police, Syria’s Captagon, and a Diplomatic Thaw: A Media Arabic Analysis | Media Arabic Booster 07/24
This issue decodes the complex diplomacy between Turkey, Syria, and Qatar, and examines the shaping of Egypt's "new republic" and its modern police force. Learn the Arabic vocabulary used to discuss normalization, refugees, and state power.
Tensions Between Morocco and Algeria & Record Numbers of New German Citizens | Media Arabic Booster 05/24
This issue decodes the geopolitical tensions and arms race between Morocco and Algeria, and a report on record numbers of new citizens in Germany. Learn the Arabic vocabulary used to discuss conflict risk, alliances, and naturalization.
Decoding the Egypt-Ethiopia-Somaliland Conflict & Gaza’s Human Toll | Media Arabic Booster 01/24
This issue decodes the escalating geopolitical conflict between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Nile and the Somaliland port deal, and also looks at the human cost of war through the story of journalist Wael al-Dahdouh. Learn the Arabic vocabulary for diplomacy, conflict, and showing solidarity.
Documenting War Crimes in Gaza & The Arabic for “Dying” | Media Arabic Booster 11/23
The first issue of the Media Arabic Booster analyzes an argument for documenting war crimes in Gaza, drawing parallels with the Nuremberg trials, and decodes the language of suffering used in Arabic headlines. Learn the vocabulary for international law, forced displacement, and journalistic ethics.
Can You Find the Arabic Root? An Analysis of 5 Deceptively Complex Arabic Words
Beyond simple derivations, some Arabic words like اِزْدَحَمَ (to be crowded), تَارِيخٌ (history), and مِينَاءٌ (harbor) feature complex roots and morphological changes. This article deciphers their linguistic patterns for advanced learners.
“I became just knowledgeable enough about Arabic to be really annoying at parties” | Connor Seidenschwarz | 9273 Roots #25
He started learning Arabic in Montana and became "just knowledgeable enough to be annoying at parties." Connor Seidenschwarz shares his journey through a Master's in Arab Studies, his work promoting Arabic education at QFI, and his love for over-complicated board games.
