#HANSWEHR

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al-rahman and al-rahim - Is there a difference in meaning? Muslims say "In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the most Merciful", the Basmalah. The attributes are used as synonyms, but there is a fine difference. https://arabic-for-nerds.com/translation/al-rahman-al-rahim-difference/?feed_id=5655&utm_source=Tumblr&utm_medium=geralddrissner&utm_campaign=FS%20Poster

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Arabic Workout 01 This month in Arabic workout: the imperative of رَأَى, how to write the number 9,441,861 in Arabic, and the Egyptian-Arabic phrase "bala neela". https://arabic-for-nerds.com/learners-corner/arabic-workout-01/?feed_id=5479&utm_source=Tumblr&utm_medium=geralddrissner&utm_campaign=FS%20Poster

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What does فأسقيناكموه mean? The Arabic expression فأسقيناكموه means "and we gave it to you to drink". This intriguing phrase is from the Quran. Let's analyze it. https://arabic-for-nerds.com/grammar/sura15-quran-al-hijr-tafsir/?feed_id=5337&utm_source=Tumblr&utm_medium=geralddrissner&utm_campaign=FS%20Poster

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The Qur'an Revisited: Sura 76:18 The word Salsabil (سَلْسَبِيل) occurs only once in the Qur'an. It is often translated as a spring in Paradise. But it is not that simple. https://arabic-for-nerds.com/islam/the-quran-revisited/sura-76-18/?feed_id=5240&utm_source=Tumblr&utm_medium=geralddrissner&utm_campaign=FS%20Poster

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al-rahman and al-rahim - Is there a difference in meaning? Muslims say "In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the most Merciful", the Basmalah. The attributes are used as synonyms, but there is a fine difference. https://arabic-for-nerds.com/translation/al-rahman-al-rahim-difference/?feed_id=4898

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What does مرحبًا ("marhaban") actually mean? In Arab culture, "marhaban" (مرحبًا) is commonly used as a greeting to welcome someone. However, the core meaning of the root ر-ح-ب is somewhat surprising and shows how deeply the word is connected to Arab culture. https://arabic-for-nerds.com/etymology/marhaban-meaning/?feed_id=4820

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20 questions for: Jan Hoogland (#31) I am a big fan of the Oxford Arabic Dictionary. Therefore, I am honored that one of the creators of this exceptional dictionary was available for the 9273-roots series: Jan Hoogland, a Dutch Arabic scholar and Moroccan Arabic expert. https://arabic-for-nerds.com/interviews/9273-roots/interview-jan-hoogland/?feed_id=4689

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A CLASSIC: The Arabic verb: "to behave like Adolf Hitler" Have you ever had a look at the Arabic root tahatlara ه-ت-ل-ر in Hans Wehr's dictionary? You will be surprised: It means to behave like Adolf Hitler. https://arabic-for-nerds.com/grammar/arabic-verb-imitate-adolf-hitler/?feed_id=4180&utm_source=Tumblr&utm_medium=geralddrissner&utm_campaign=FS%20Poster

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A CLASSIC: What are the best Arabic-English dictionaries and best mobile Apps? Here is a list of the best Android and iOS apps and websites for translating Arabic words into English. Most of them are free. https://arabic-for-nerds.com/tools/best-online-arabic-dictionaries/?feed_id=4110&utm_source=Tumblr&utm_medium=geralddrissner&utm_campaign=FS%20Poster

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22 things you did not know about the Oxford Arabic dictionary The Oxford Dictionary is the most up-to-date Arabic dictionary on the market today. In this interview, Tressy Arts, the dictionary's editor-in-chief, talks about the creation of this gigantic work. We learn why swear words aren't easy to translate into Arabic, how computers helped create the dictionary, and which Arabic words are particularly tricky. https://arabic-for-nerds.com/tools/oxford-arabic-dictionary/?feed_id=4078&utm_source=Tumblr&utm_medium=geralddrissner&utm_campaign=FS%20Poster

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20 questions for: Jan Hoogland (#31) I am a big fan of the Oxford Arabic Dictionary. I am honored that one of its creators was available for a 9273-roots-interview: Jan Hoogland https://yalla.li/yi5ql

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What are the best Christmas presents for Arabic nerds in 2021? Christmas is coming and for those who celebrate it or need a gift for a loved-one - here are the TOP XMAS PRESENTS for Arabic nerds. https://arabic-for-nerds.com/best-christmas-presents-arabic-nerds/?feed_id=2560

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A classic: How many roots are there in Arabic? Perhaps nobody has ever counted the number of Arabic roots. Mathematically, you get 21,952 roots. Practically, you get 6,332 roots. https://arabic-for-nerds.com/how-many-roots-does-arabic-have/?feed_id=2976