The Many Meanings of طيب Tayib in Arabic Posted by yasmine on Jul 10, 2019
Tayib طيب is an Arabic word which can have many different meanings in both standard Arabic and Arabic dialects. طيب can be written using different short vowels making it either a noun or a verb. It can also be interpreted differently based on context and even gestures used when saying the word. As an Arabic…
Nature in Arabic Posted by yasmine on Jul 3, 2019
The purpose of this post is to help you name things you see outside every day in Arabic. Such as, trees, sky, grass, etc. It’s good practice to always try to name what you see to help you remember. We don’t all have language partners to practice the language with. Sometimes we have to say…
Aladdin Vocabulary Posted by Anastasia on Jul 1, 2019
Marhaba readers! Since I was a little girl, Aladdin was one of my favorite Disney movies because it reflected our culture and countries so well. When I used to watch it, I felt like I fit in and I used to say that when I grow up I want to be as beautiful and independent…
Case marking of nominal sentences Posted by aziza on Jun 29, 2019
Case marking (الإعراب) is a very important grammatical concept in Arabic. In this post, we learn how to case mark nominal sentences. The nominal sentence (الجملة الإسمية) is a sentence that begins by a noun or a pronoun. The nominal sentence has two main components: the subject (المبتدأ) and the predicate (الخبر). Both parts of…
Celebrations in Arabic Posted by yasmine on Jun 26, 2019
What kind of celebrations احْتِفالات could you be invited to in an Arab country? In this post, we’ll look at four celebrations also common in English speaking countries and the useful phrases to say at these celebrations. Wedding reception عُرْس / زَفاف When invited to an Arabic wedding, expect it to be at a wedding…
The Global Happiness Challenge Posted by Anastasia on Jun 21, 2019
Marhaba readers! Yesterday June 20th was World Refugee Day. This day is dedicated to honor and raise awareness on the situation of refugees all around the world. The UN General Assembly decided on December 2000 that June 2oth will be celebrated as World Refugee Day, an exposure that will helpfully shed light on their…
Famous Arab Singers Who Sing in Standard Arabic Posted by yasmine on Jun 19, 2019
When learning a new language, some learners like to begin listening to songs أغاني in that language. In the case of Arabic, you can find many Arabic songs of course, but most songs are in different dialects such as Egyptian, Lebanese, and gulf. So, if you’re learning standard Arabic, you’ll want to listen to تَسْتَمِع…