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The Complexity of the Irregular Verbal and Nominal Forms & the Phonological Changes
in Arabic



The Essentials of the Strong Verb in Arabic


A Study of the Assimilation and Substitution in Arabic


The Phonological Changes due to the Hamza and Weak Consonant in Arabic


The Basics & Intricacies of Arabic Morphology


A Study of Arabic Phonology


Causes and Principles in Arabic


Arabic Proverbs and Wise Sayings


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Arabic Proverbs and Wise Sayings 1

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Product Description
Proverbs bring color to our speech. A way to understand a foreign culture is to learn some of its proverbs. This book presents a selection of more than 700 proverbs and wise sayings from the Arabic world. The dialectal forms are changed and presented in Modern Standard Arabic. The Arabic expressions are paralleled with transliterations, translations into English, and often explanations and English equivalents. The aim of the study is to enlarge the reader’s vocabulary in Arabic and to stimulate cross cultural discussions.


Reviews

by Sphere Reviews

This book lays Arabic proverbs and wise sayings in Classical Arabic together with comments and English equivalents. The reader gets a glimpse into the richness and wisdom of the Arabic world and gets to learn some intricacies of the Arabic language. I highly recommend it!


by D. Lynn

This is a very entertaining and educational book. It takes up Arabic proverbs written in Classical Arabic accompanied with English translations, comments and equivalents. The book is very pleasant and is also a very helpful tool in learning the Arabic language. I can highly recommend it!

by Emma Grass

A very enjoyable book that has many witty proverbs and that taught me some Arabic Classical language and more about the way many people in the Middle East think - a great gift!







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