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YouTube (يوتيوب): A global video-sharing platform launched in 2005, where users can upload, watch, and share videos.
Maqsam: The Promising New Arabic Speech Recognition Tool For Dialects
Traditional Arabic speech recognition often struggles with dialects. Maqsam, a Jordan-based tech company, claims superior performance in transcribing Middle Eastern and North African Arabic. This article tests Maqsam's capabilities with real-world examples - for example Gaddaf's Zanga Zanga speech.
“Arabic is the ‘endurance sport’ of the world’s languages” | Dominic Herbert | 9273 Roots #32
For triathlete and Cambridge-educated financier Dominic Herbert, learning Arabic is the ultimate endurance sport. He discusses his 30-year journey, from falling for the script in Pakistan to full immersion in Cairo and Beirut, and how the language transformed his career.
Who Was Sibawayhi? Meet the Persian Scholar Who Defined Arabic Grammar
"Al-Kitaab" is more than a textbook; it's Sibawayhi's monumental Arabic grammar. This article explores the life of the brilliant Persian grammarian and his enduring contribution to Arabic linguistic science.
Why Does the Qur’an Use لَمْ نَكُ? The Deletion of the Nun in كان
When reading the Qur'an, you may encounter لَمْ نَكُ which seems unusual. This article explains the deletion of the letter ن from the verb كان in its jussive mood, detailing its prerequisites and hidden meanings.
“Being a lexicographer is a lifelong sentence” | Jan Hoogland | 9273 Roots #31
He's the Dutch Arabist whose work forms the core of the legendary Oxford Arabic Dictionary. Jan Hoogland shares the inside story of its creation, his decades-long passion for Morocco and its Darija dialect, and why a single word's entry with 47 collocations is his absolute favorite.
Top Gifts For Arabic Nerds And Language Learners (2022)
Struggling to find unique Arabic-related gifts? This list compiles top presents for Arabic learners and enthusiasts. It includes diverse options, from Arabic design watches to Quran memorization aids and personalized jewelry.
The Islamic Basmala: Its Meaning, Use in the Qur’an, and a Surprising Link to Immanuel Kant
The Islamic Basmala, "In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful," found its way onto Immanuel Kant's doctoral invitation. This article delves into the Basmala's meaning, its presence in the Quran, and its unexpected appearance in popular culture.
“Seeking to discover the world through literature” | Betül Aslan | 9273 Roots #30
As a teacher and academic, Betül Aslan helps bridge the worlds of Arabic and Turkish literature. With four friends, she founded Mirkat.org to share their passion through translations, and here she discusses her favorite novels, the beauty of the word 'soul', and teaching Arabic to children.
‘Finding Ola’ on Netflix: A Sequel to Egypt’s Popular Ayza Atgawez – عايزة أتجوز
"Finding Ola" (البحث عن عُلا) on Netflix is the sequel to Egypt's hit "Ayza Atgawez" (عايزة أتجوز). This article covers the series' plot, starring Hend Sabry, and traces its unique journey from a popular blog to a major TV production.
Why Netflix’s ‘Perfect Strangers’ Sparked Backlash, and How to Add English Subtitles
"Perfect Strangers" (أصحاب ولا أعزّ), Netflix's first Arabic film, faced backlash in Egypt for its themes of infidelity and homosexuality. This article covers the film's plot, reasons for controversy, and a trick to watch it with English subtitles.
