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A CLASSIC | The Difference Between Negating with ما (mā) and لَمْ (lam) in Arabic
While both ما and لَمْ negate actions in Arabic, they have subtle differences. This article clarifies that ما negates verbs in the past tense, whereas لَمْ negates present tense verbs (jussive mood) while conveying a past m
While both ما and لَمْ negate actions in Arabic, they have subtle differences. This article clarifies that ما negates verbs in the past tense, whereas لَمْ negates present tense verbs (jussive mood) while conveying a past m
December 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A CLASSIC | The Difference Between Negating with ما (mā) and لَمْ (lam) in Arabic
While both ما and لَمْ negate actions in Arabic, they have subtle differences. This article clarifies that ما negates verbs in the past tense, whereas لَمْ negates present tense verbs (jussive mood) while conveying a past m
While both ما and لَمْ negate actions in Arabic, they have subtle differences. This article clarifies that ما negates verbs in the past tense, whereas لَمْ negates present tense verbs (jussive mood) while conveying a past m
Like It or Not: The Rhetorical Punch of شَاءَ مَنْ شَاءَ وَأَبَى مَنْ أَبَىLike It or Not: The Rhetorical Punch of شَاءَ مَنْ شَاءَ وَأَبَى مَنْ أَبَى
A look at شَاءَ مَنْ شَاءَ وَأَبَى مَنْ أَبَى. It’s the ultimate Arabic phrase for "like it or not." Understand the rhetorical engine that gives this idiom its unshakeable power.#Translati
A look at شَاءَ مَنْ شَاءَ وَأَبَى مَنْ أَبَى. It’s the ultimate Arabic phrase for "like it or not." Understand the rhetorical engine that gives this idiom its unshakeable power.#Translati
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December 20, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Like It or Not: The Rhetorical Punch of شَاءَ مَنْ شَاءَ وَأَبَى مَنْ أَبَىLike It or Not: The Rhetorical Punch of شَاءَ مَنْ شَاءَ وَأَبَى مَنْ أَبَى
A look at شَاءَ مَنْ شَاءَ وَأَبَى مَنْ أَبَى. It’s the ultimate Arabic phrase for "like it or not." Understand the rhetorical engine that gives this idiom its unshakeable power.#Translati
A look at شَاءَ مَنْ شَاءَ وَأَبَى مَنْ أَبَى. It’s the ultimate Arabic phrase for "like it or not." Understand the rhetorical engine that gives this idiom its unshakeable power.#Translati
A CLASSIC | What Is the Literal Meaning of the Word Dunyā (دُنْيا) in Arabic?
The Arabic word dunya (دُنْيا), commonly translated as "world," literally means "the lowest" or "the closest." This article explores its grammatical structure as the feminine elative of أَفْعَلُ (from root د-ن-و), revealing its d
The Arabic word dunya (دُنْيا), commonly translated as "world," literally means "the lowest" or "the closest." This article explores its grammatical structure as the feminine elative of أَفْعَلُ (from root د-ن-و), revealing its d
December 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A CLASSIC | What Is the Literal Meaning of the Word Dunyā (دُنْيا) in Arabic?
The Arabic word dunya (دُنْيا), commonly translated as "world," literally means "the lowest" or "the closest." This article explores its grammatical structure as the feminine elative of أَفْعَلُ (from root د-ن-و), revealing its d
The Arabic word dunya (دُنْيا), commonly translated as "world," literally means "the lowest" or "the closest." This article explores its grammatical structure as the feminine elative of أَفْعَلُ (from root د-ن-و), revealing its d
Sick HamzaSick Hamza
Even grammar gets airsick. On this Emirates bag, one Hamza is missing and the other is sitting on a chair when it should be on the floor. We diagnose the "Sick Hamza".#Errabic
Even grammar gets airsick. On this Emirates bag, one Hamza is missing and the other is sitting on a chair when it should be on the floor. We diagnose the "Sick Hamza".#Errabic
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December 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Sick HamzaSick Hamza
Even grammar gets airsick. On this Emirates bag, one Hamza is missing and the other is sitting on a chair when it should be on the floor. We diagnose the "Sick Hamza".#Errabic
Even grammar gets airsick. On this Emirates bag, one Hamza is missing and the other is sitting on a chair when it should be on the floor. We diagnose the "Sick Hamza".#Errabic
A CLASSIC | Arabic Swear Words, Curses and Bad Words: The Definitive List in Egyptian, Levantine & Other Arabic Dialects
WARNING: This article contains explicit Arabic swear words and curse words. It compiles a list of frequent insults across dialects like Egyptian and Levantine. While important fo
WARNING: This article contains explicit Arabic swear words and curse words. It compiles a list of frequent insults across dialects like Egyptian and Levantine. While important fo
December 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
A CLASSIC | Arabic Swear Words, Curses and Bad Words: The Definitive List in Egyptian, Levantine & Other Arabic Dialects
WARNING: This article contains explicit Arabic swear words and curse words. It compiles a list of frequent insults across dialects like Egyptian and Levantine. While important fo
WARNING: This article contains explicit Arabic swear words and curse words. It compiles a list of frequent insults across dialects like Egyptian and Levantine. While important fo
A CLASSIC | Holy Smokes!
If you get off the train at the main station in the holy city of al-Madinah in Saudi Arabia, you will be greeted with a serious grammatical error. #Errabic https://yalla.li/bmxy0
If you get off the train at the main station in the holy city of al-Madinah in Saudi Arabia, you will be greeted with a serious grammatical error. #Errabic https://yalla.li/bmxy0
December 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
A CLASSIC | Holy Smokes!
If you get off the train at the main station in the holy city of al-Madinah in Saudi Arabia, you will be greeted with a serious grammatical error. #Errabic https://yalla.li/bmxy0
If you get off the train at the main station in the holy city of al-Madinah in Saudi Arabia, you will be greeted with a serious grammatical error. #Errabic https://yalla.li/bmxy0
The Nerdiest, Weirdest, and Most Meaningful Gifts for Arabic Learners (Holiday 2025 Edition)The Nerdiest, Weirdest, and Most Meaningful Gifts for Arabic Learners (Holiday 2025 Edition)
Christmas is coming, but whether you are celebrating the holidays or just a Tuesday, finding the right gift for an
Christmas is coming, but whether you are celebrating the holidays or just a Tuesday, finding the right gift for an
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December 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Nerdiest, Weirdest, and Most Meaningful Gifts for Arabic Learners (Holiday 2025 Edition)The Nerdiest, Weirdest, and Most Meaningful Gifts for Arabic Learners (Holiday 2025 Edition)
Christmas is coming, but whether you are celebrating the holidays or just a Tuesday, finding the right gift for an
Christmas is coming, but whether you are celebrating the holidays or just a Tuesday, finding the right gift for an
A CLASSIC ︱The Secret to Finding Any Arabic Root: Just Remember سألتمونيها
Almost every Arabic word has a root of three or four letters. Identifying these roots (جِذْر) is straightforward because only ten specific "extra letters" (حُرُوف الزِّيادة) can be added to a radical. These letters are convenientl
Almost every Arabic word has a root of three or four letters. Identifying these roots (جِذْر) is straightforward because only ten specific "extra letters" (حُرُوف الزِّيادة) can be added to a radical. These letters are convenientl
December 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A CLASSIC ︱The Secret to Finding Any Arabic Root: Just Remember سألتمونيها
Almost every Arabic word has a root of three or four letters. Identifying these roots (جِذْر) is straightforward because only ten specific "extra letters" (حُرُوف الزِّيادة) can be added to a radical. These letters are convenientl
Almost every Arabic word has a root of three or four letters. Identifying these roots (جِذْر) is straightforward because only ten specific "extra letters" (حُرُوف الزِّيادة) can be added to a radical. These letters are convenientl
Right-Wing, Wrong-WayRight-Wing, Wrong-Way
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) wants "Gang Rapists" to go home, but their Arabic text is walking backwards. A lesson in layout fails from the far-right.#Errabic
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) wants "Gang Rapists" to go home, but their Arabic text is walking backwards. A lesson in layout fails from the far-right.#Errabic
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December 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Right-Wing, Wrong-WayRight-Wing, Wrong-Way
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) wants "Gang Rapists" to go home, but their Arabic text is walking backwards. A lesson in layout fails from the far-right.#Errabic
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) wants "Gang Rapists" to go home, but their Arabic text is walking backwards. A lesson in layout fails from the far-right.#Errabic
Sovereignty Lost? Sudan’s "Parallel Entities" & Syria's Dollar Crisis | MAB 11/25Sovereignty Lost? Sudan’s "Parallel Entities" & Syria's Dollar Crisis | MAB 11/25
This Media Arabic Booster analyzes two key topics: Egypt's stance on "parallel entities" (الْكَياناتِ الْمُوازِيَةِ) in Sudan and the "undeclared
This Media Arabic Booster analyzes two key topics: Egypt's stance on "parallel entities" (الْكَياناتِ الْمُوازِيَةِ) in Sudan and the "undeclared
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November 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Sovereignty Lost? Sudan’s "Parallel Entities" & Syria's Dollar Crisis | MAB 11/25Sovereignty Lost? Sudan’s "Parallel Entities" & Syria's Dollar Crisis | MAB 11/25
This Media Arabic Booster analyzes two key topics: Egypt's stance on "parallel entities" (الْكَياناتِ الْمُوازِيَةِ) in Sudan and the "undeclared
This Media Arabic Booster analyzes two key topics: Egypt's stance on "parallel entities" (الْكَياناتِ الْمُوازِيَةِ) in Sudan and the "undeclared
A CLASSIC ︱"I expect to serve in the Arab world so this feels like a wise investment of my time" | Ulric Shannon | 9273 Roots #11
He's the Canadian ambassador to Egypt who has served across the Middle East. Ulric Shannon discusses why studying Arabic is a "wise investment," his experience at Middleb
He's the Canadian ambassador to Egypt who has served across the Middle East. Ulric Shannon discusses why studying Arabic is a "wise investment," his experience at Middleb
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November 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A CLASSIC ︱"I expect to serve in the Arab world so this feels like a wise investment of my time" | Ulric Shannon | 9273 Roots #11
He's the Canadian ambassador to Egypt who has served across the Middle East. Ulric Shannon discusses why studying Arabic is a "wise investment," his experience at Middleb
He's the Canadian ambassador to Egypt who has served across the Middle East. Ulric Shannon discusses why studying Arabic is a "wise investment," his experience at Middleb
A CLASSIC ︱Is Arabic a "Foreign Language" in America? Why ACTFL Should Rebrand to 'World Languages'
This guest article argues the term "foreign language" is problematic in the U.S. due to its historical inaccuracy and marginalizing impact on bilingual individuals, including Arab-Americans. It advoca
This guest article argues the term "foreign language" is problematic in the U.S. due to its historical inaccuracy and marginalizing impact on bilingual individuals, including Arab-Americans. It advoca
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November 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A CLASSIC ︱Is Arabic a "Foreign Language" in America? Why ACTFL Should Rebrand to 'World Languages'
This guest article argues the term "foreign language" is problematic in the U.S. due to its historical inaccuracy and marginalizing impact on bilingual individuals, including Arab-Americans. It advoca
This guest article argues the term "foreign language" is problematic in the U.S. due to its historical inaccuracy and marginalizing impact on bilingual individuals, including Arab-Americans. It advoca
How The Exorcist Possessed My Arabic ClassHow The Exorcist Possessed My Arabic Class
Why would an Arabic instructor show "The Exorcist" in class? Reginald Hefner explains how the film's "crazy" opening in Iraq - full of authentic Arabic script, sounds, and culture - became an unexpectedly perfect le
Why would an Arabic instructor show "The Exorcist" in class? Reginald Hefner explains how the film's "crazy" opening in Iraq - full of authentic Arabic script, sounds, and culture - became an unexpectedly perfect le
November 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
How The Exorcist Possessed My Arabic ClassHow The Exorcist Possessed My Arabic Class
Why would an Arabic instructor show "The Exorcist" in class? Reginald Hefner explains how the film's "crazy" opening in Iraq - full of authentic Arabic script, sounds, and culture - became an unexpectedly perfect le
Why would an Arabic instructor show "The Exorcist" in class? Reginald Hefner explains how the film's "crazy" opening in Iraq - full of authentic Arabic script, sounds, and culture - became an unexpectedly perfect le
Ad Experts' Epic FailAd Experts' Epic Fail
In a spectacular display of irony, Germany’s ad experts (FAW) published a job ad with completely mangled Arabic text. It's not just a glitch; the same broken image is on their website. It's a "how-not-to" guide from the pros themselves.#Errabic
In a spectacular display of irony, Germany’s ad experts (FAW) published a job ad with completely mangled Arabic text. It's not just a glitch; the same broken image is on their website. It's a "how-not-to" guide from the pros themselves.#Errabic
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November 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Ad Experts' Epic FailAd Experts' Epic Fail
In a spectacular display of irony, Germany’s ad experts (FAW) published a job ad with completely mangled Arabic text. It's not just a glitch; the same broken image is on their website. It's a "how-not-to" guide from the pros themselves.#Errabic
In a spectacular display of irony, Germany’s ad experts (FAW) published a job ad with completely mangled Arabic text. It's not just a glitch; the same broken image is on their website. It's a "how-not-to" guide from the pros themselves.#Errabic
A CLASSIC ︱Is It مَبْنِيٌّ or مَبْنِيّةٌ? The Hidden Gender of Arabic Grammar Terms
Arabic grammar terms often have ambiguous genders, like "مَبْنِيٌّ" (indeclinable). This article explains why both masculine and feminine forms are correct, revealing the unspoken words influencing their gender and offering insight
Arabic grammar terms often have ambiguous genders, like "مَبْنِيٌّ" (indeclinable). This article explains why both masculine and feminine forms are correct, revealing the unspoken words influencing their gender and offering insight
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November 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A CLASSIC ︱Is It مَبْنِيٌّ or مَبْنِيّةٌ? The Hidden Gender of Arabic Grammar Terms
Arabic grammar terms often have ambiguous genders, like "مَبْنِيٌّ" (indeclinable). This article explains why both masculine and feminine forms are correct, revealing the unspoken words influencing their gender and offering insight
Arabic grammar terms often have ambiguous genders, like "مَبْنِيٌّ" (indeclinable). This article explains why both masculine and feminine forms are correct, revealing the unspoken words influencing their gender and offering insight
The Missing Verb: Solving the Grammar of التَّوْفِيقَ وَالسَّدَادَ | UA #6The Missing Verb: Solving the Grammar of التَّوْفِيقَ وَالسَّدَادَ | UA #6
Ever wonder why the formal Arabic wish التَّوْفِيقَ وَالسَّدَادَ is in the accusative case (مَنْصوبٌ)? It's not a typo! This phrase is a grammar puzzle in plain sight. We break down it
Ever wonder why the formal Arabic wish التَّوْفِيقَ وَالسَّدَادَ is in the accusative case (مَنْصوبٌ)? It's not a typo! This phrase is a grammar puzzle in plain sight. We break down it
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November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The Missing Verb: Solving the Grammar of التَّوْفِيقَ وَالسَّدَادَ | UA #6The Missing Verb: Solving the Grammar of التَّوْفِيقَ وَالسَّدَادَ | UA #6
Ever wonder why the formal Arabic wish التَّوْفِيقَ وَالسَّدَادَ is in the accusative case (مَنْصوبٌ)? It's not a typo! This phrase is a grammar puzzle in plain sight. We break down it
Ever wonder why the formal Arabic wish التَّوْفِيقَ وَالسَّدَادَ is in the accusative case (مَنْصوبٌ)? It's not a typo! This phrase is a grammar puzzle in plain sight. We break down it
A CLASSIC ︱What's the Real Difference Between al-Rahman and al-Rahim?
The Arabic names al-Rahmān (الرَّحْمٰن) and al-Rahīm (الرَّحِيم) both mean "merciful," but they are not synonyms. This article clarifies their subtle distinctions in Islam: al-Rahmān (The Compassionate) signifies Allah's universal mercy
The Arabic names al-Rahmān (الرَّحْمٰن) and al-Rahīm (الرَّحِيم) both mean "merciful," but they are not synonyms. This article clarifies their subtle distinctions in Islam: al-Rahmān (The Compassionate) signifies Allah's universal mercy
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November 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
A CLASSIC ︱What's the Real Difference Between al-Rahman and al-Rahim?
The Arabic names al-Rahmān (الرَّحْمٰن) and al-Rahīm (الرَّحِيم) both mean "merciful," but they are not synonyms. This article clarifies their subtle distinctions in Islam: al-Rahmān (The Compassionate) signifies Allah's universal mercy
The Arabic names al-Rahmān (الرَّحْمٰن) and al-Rahīm (الرَّحِيم) both mean "merciful," but they are not synonyms. This article clarifies their subtle distinctions in Islam: al-Rahmān (The Compassionate) signifies Allah's universal mercy
Not Gaza, But Gas? Gaza's Internal Battles and Kuwait's «جزة» | MAB 10/25Not Gaza, But Gas? Gaza's Internal Battles and Kuwait's «جزة» | MAB 10/25
This month in the Media Arabic Bosster: We decode a puzzling Kuwaiti headline. Is the massive new gas field named "Gaza" or "Jizzah"? And we analyze a As
This month in the Media Arabic Bosster: We decode a puzzling Kuwaiti headline. Is the massive new gas field named "Gaza" or "Jizzah"? And we analyze a As
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October 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Not Gaza, But Gas? Gaza's Internal Battles and Kuwait's «جزة» | MAB 10/25Not Gaza, But Gas? Gaza's Internal Battles and Kuwait's «جزة» | MAB 10/25
This month in the Media Arabic Bosster: We decode a puzzling Kuwaiti headline. Is the massive new gas field named "Gaza" or "Jizzah"? And we analyze a As
This month in the Media Arabic Bosster: We decode a puzzling Kuwaiti headline. Is the massive new gas field named "Gaza" or "Jizzah"? And we analyze a As
Grammatical Imposters and Double Agents: Unmasking the True Identity of وَسِيطٌ and عَدُوٌّ | UA #5Grammatical Imposters and Double Agents: Unmasking the True Identity of وَسِيطٌ and عَدُوٌّ | UA #5
Ever memorized an Arabic pattern only to find it doesn't work as expected? We dissect two tricky words, عَدُوٌّ (enemy)
Ever memorized an Arabic pattern only to find it doesn't work as expected? We dissect two tricky words, عَدُوٌّ (enemy)
October 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Grammatical Imposters and Double Agents: Unmasking the True Identity of وَسِيطٌ and عَدُوٌّ | UA #5Grammatical Imposters and Double Agents: Unmasking the True Identity of وَسِيطٌ and عَدُوٌّ | UA #5
Ever memorized an Arabic pattern only to find it doesn't work as expected? We dissect two tricky words, عَدُوٌّ (enemy)
Ever memorized an Arabic pattern only to find it doesn't work as expected? We dissect two tricky words, عَدُوٌّ (enemy)
A CLASSIC ︱The History of the Minaret: From Prayer Call to Islamic Icon
The minaret is a key symbol of Islam, but early mosques likely lacked them. This article traces the history of the Islamic prayer call (Adhan) and the development of minarets, discussing their origins and meaning in Islamic arch
The minaret is a key symbol of Islam, but early mosques likely lacked them. This article traces the history of the Islamic prayer call (Adhan) and the development of minarets, discussing their origins and meaning in Islamic arch
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October 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
A CLASSIC ︱The History of the Minaret: From Prayer Call to Islamic Icon
The minaret is a key symbol of Islam, but early mosques likely lacked them. This article traces the history of the Islamic prayer call (Adhan) and the development of minarets, discussing their origins and meaning in Islamic arch
The minaret is a key symbol of Islam, but early mosques likely lacked them. This article traces the history of the Islamic prayer call (Adhan) and the development of minarets, discussing their origins and meaning in Islamic arch
A CLASSIC ︱How to Use NotebookLM to Study Arabic
Google's NotebookLM can help you move from intermediate to advanced Arabic skills, writes Christoph Weyer in a guest post. He uses AI tools to improve his skills through video summaries and generated vocabulary lists.#Guest Article #Learning Hacks
Google's NotebookLM can help you move from intermediate to advanced Arabic skills, writes Christoph Weyer in a guest post. He uses AI tools to improve his skills through video summaries and generated vocabulary lists.#Guest Article #Learning Hacks
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October 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM
A CLASSIC ︱"How a dive trip to Egypt led a 14-year-old to teach himself Arabic" | Georg Binder | 9273 Roots #29
Long before the internet, a dive trip to Egypt inspired 14-year-old Georg Binder to teach himself Arabic in his small Austrian town. He discusses his lifelong passion, his love for Khalil
Long before the internet, a dive trip to Egypt inspired 14-year-old Georg Binder to teach himself Arabic in his small Austrian town. He discusses his lifelong passion, his love for Khalil
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October 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
A CLASSIC ︱"How a dive trip to Egypt led a 14-year-old to teach himself Arabic" | Georg Binder | 9273 Roots #29
Long before the internet, a dive trip to Egypt inspired 14-year-old Georg Binder to teach himself Arabic in his small Austrian town. He discusses his lifelong passion, his love for Khalil
Long before the internet, a dive trip to Egypt inspired 14-year-old Georg Binder to teach himself Arabic in his small Austrian town. He discusses his lifelong passion, his love for Khalil
A CLASSIC ︱"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
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
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October 8, 2025 at 1:10 PM
A CLASSIC ︱"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
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
Rage Against the MachineRage Against the Machine
A full-blown machine translation meltdown on the official website of the German city of Erlangen officially rebranded the peaceful town as the new global headquarters for rage - at least, according to its own disastrous Arabic version.#Errabic
A full-blown machine translation meltdown on the official website of the German city of Erlangen officially rebranded the peaceful town as the new global headquarters for rage - at least, according to its own disastrous Arabic version.#Errabic
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October 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Rage Against the MachineRage Against the Machine
A full-blown machine translation meltdown on the official website of the German city of Erlangen officially rebranded the peaceful town as the new global headquarters for rage - at least, according to its own disastrous Arabic version.#Errabic
A full-blown machine translation meltdown on the official website of the German city of Erlangen officially rebranded the peaceful town as the new global headquarters for rage - at least, according to its own disastrous Arabic version.#Errabic
A CLASSIC ︱A Guide to Compound Tenses in Egyptian Arabic: "Should Have" and "Will Have"
Arabic verbs have only two morphological forms, making compound tenses tricky. This article details "should have" and "will have done" constructions in Egyptian Arabic, with clear examples for learners.#Egyptian
Arabic verbs have only two morphological forms, making compound tenses tricky. This article details "should have" and "will have done" constructions in Egyptian Arabic, with clear examples for learners.#Egyptian
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October 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
A CLASSIC ︱A Guide to Compound Tenses in Egyptian Arabic: "Should Have" and "Will Have"
Arabic verbs have only two morphological forms, making compound tenses tricky. This article details "should have" and "will have done" constructions in Egyptian Arabic, with clear examples for learners.#Egyptian
Arabic verbs have only two morphological forms, making compound tenses tricky. This article details "should have" and "will have done" constructions in Egyptian Arabic, with clear examples for learners.#Egyptian