Suppose you spend time in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, or Palestine. In that case, you’ll quickly hear people say ماشي الحال. It literally means “the situation

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If you spend time with people from Syria, Lebanon, or Palestine, Jordan, you’ll hear خير انشالله often. Literally, it means “Good, God willing” — but

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فيه إيه؟ (fih eh) — The Egyptian Way to Say “What’s Going On?”

If you’ve spent any time around Egyptians, you’ve almost certainly heard فيه ايه — a short, catchy phrase that Egyptians use all the time. It

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Expressing Condolences in Arabic: A Comprehensive Guide

When it comes to تعزية (giving condolences), language is much more than just words—it’s a heartfelt bridge connecting individuals in times of grief. The Arabic

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Mutual Intelligibility of Arabic Dialects: Can They Understand Each Other?

When people talk about the Arabic language, they often imagine a single, unified tongue spoken from Morocco to Iraq. But anyone who’s actually tried to

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Exploring Adjectives in Arabic

Adjectives in the Arabic language add depth and detail to descriptions, helping to express qualities, quantities, and states in conversations and written language. In this

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Learning Egyptian Arabic Through Food: Essential Vocabulary

If you’re learning Egyptian Arabic, diving into food vocabulary is a tasty way to improve your language skills while immersing in the culture. Let’s get

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The Beginner’s Guide to Numbers in Arabic: Start Counting Today!

Numbers are one of the most essential building blocks of any language—and Arabic is no exception. Whether you’re learning Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) or a