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Point Taken

A CLASSIC | Point Taken A spelling error related to dry cleaning was found in an Arabic text in a hotel in Oman: الباشف instead of the correct spelling الناشف #Errabic https://yalla.li/zewc3

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Scan & Correct

A CLASSIC | Scan & Correct A sign for a halal restaurant in Poland. Some of the Arabic text is a bit harder to digest. #Errabic https://yalla.li/whefr

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Flying Fathas

A CLASSIC | Flying Fathas You might assume that the Arabic on the signs on an Emirates plane is correct. At least the diacritics (تشكيل) aren't. #Errabic https://yalla.li/gp9yy

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What Is an Ism al-Masdar? The "Other" Verbal Noun in Arabic

A CLASSIC | What Is an Ism al-Masdar? The "Other" Verbal Noun in Arabic Arabic features اِسْم الْمَصْدَر (Ism al-Masdar), a shorter form of the original Masdar that often points to the action's result. This article clarifies its difference from the primary Masdar (e.g., غِناءٌ vs. تَغْنِيَةٌ), showing its frequent use by native speakers for ease of pronunciation. #Grammar  https://yalla.li/cp4vo