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EEtymology

The word Shaytan: Is there a difference between Satan, Iblis and the Devil in Arabic?

October 5, 2019
8 minute read

There is a difference between Satan, Iblis, and the Devil in Arabic. Let’s analyze the terms and see how to use them.

GGrammar

22,222 men came – How do you write this number in Arabic?

September 27, 2019
2 minute read

Numbers in Arabic are like solving mathematical puzzles. If you like logical games, this is perfect for you. If you hate mathematics, there is good news: In the end it just comes down to two major steps.

TTranslation

20 questions for: Brian Powell (#16)

September 18, 2019
4 minute read

Episode #16 of my series “9273 roots”: 20 questions for the man who works for one of the best translation companies for Arabic: Brian Powell

TTranslation

Arabic songs with English subtitles? Yes – on youtube!

September 8, 2019
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To all people who like Arabic dialects: There is a youtube channel called MohCoolMan which is, in fact, a great tool for learners of Arabic: It provides Arabic songs with English translation.

HHistory

History of Arabic: Why do some scholars call Arabic a South Semitic language?

August 31, 2019
7 minute read

Why is Arabic called a South Semitic language? The reason has to do with the BROKEN PLURAL. Some ideas about that.