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Everyday Arabic phrases, using a kids’ song (1) Posted by Hanan Ben Nafa on Sep 6, 2017
Today, we’re going to learn some everyday phrases in Arabic. To do that, we’re going to use a kids’ song called: ‘Mom, answer me!’ ماما ردي علي The song (video below) is in Standard Arabic and it is about a kid called Moodo مودو . Moodo is a bit bored and is looking for something…
What is the Active Participle in Arabic? (I) Posted by Ibnulyemen اِبْنُ اليَمَن on Aug 31, 2017
The active participle (AP) is known as اِسمُ الفَاعِل in Arabic. It is one of many Arabic noun types that are derived from active verbs. Depending on how it is used in phrases or sentences, AP can be classified into two forms: adjectival (i.e. like an adjective) noun and non-adjectival noun (i.e. the doer or…
How to survive in a restaurant in Egypt? Useful phrases in Egyptian Arabic Posted by Hanan Ben Nafa on Aug 16, 2017
Today, we’re looking at a near-authentic, restaurant scenario you may come across during your stay in Egypt. The scenario includes many important phrases you’ll need to use to order your meal and pay for it. It also includes important questions that you may be asked by the waiter, from the beginning of your visit till…
Arabic Verb Forms [Transitive vs. Intransitive] Posted by Ibnulyemen اِبْنُ اليَمَن on Aug 10, 2017
We use the language to share our feelings and thoughts. This entails expressing a state of being or an action. In Arabic, the latter is done using a verbal sentence. As the name suggests, it should contain a verb; plus, it, the verb, must occur sentence-initially. To make sense, it is essential that we know…
A Lebanese song: (Ism-ak bi-ysharrefny)-Your name brings me honour Posted by Hanan Ben Nafa on Aug 9, 2017
Today, we’re looking at the lyrics of a popular song by Najwa Karam, a Lebanese singer, who is known for being called ‘The sun of the Arabic song’ شـَمْسْ الأُغْنِيَة العَرَبِيَّة . The song (video below) is in Lebanese Arabic. The song talks about this lady who is telling her husband how honoured she…
30 Common Opposites in Arabic with Examples Posted by Ibnulyemen اِبْنُ اليَمَن on Aug 3, 2017
When learning a foreign language, a successful way to augment our vocabulary is through opposites. These words are used to describe people and/or things, hence commonly known as ‘adjectives.’ Even though they have other names in Arabic grammar, for now look at this list, go over it periodically and several times for speedier and lasting…
Remember Your Pronouns! Posted by jesa on Jul 29, 2017
Marhaba! In my posts, I always encourage you to learn more vocabulary and better comprehension of the Arabic language through various exercises, songs, and other activities. Today, I want to take you back to the basics! Let’s learn or refresh our memory on some of our pronouns, subject and possessive pronouns. Remember, possessive pronouns in…