Why does فَلْتَانٌ (security chaos) take Nunation (تنوين) if it ends in ـَان? It looks like a diptote (ممنوع من الصرف), but it's not. An analysis of classical grammar and modern media solves this mystery and proves why it's a triptote.
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Why does فَلْتَانٌ (security chaos) take Nunation (تنوين) if it ends in ـَان? It looks like a diptote (ممنوع من الصرف), but it's not. An analysis of classical grammar and modern media solves this mystery and proves why it's a triptote.
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This Media Arabic Booster analyzes two major stories: a high-profile Saudi legal verdict on “Hirabah” (حِرَابَة) tied to a Crystal Meth case that resulted in a death sentence, and the escalating “sister nation” conflict between the UAE and Saudi Arabia in Yemen.
Quiz about Media Arabic Booster 12/25: A high‑profile Saudi legal verdict on “Hirabah” (حِرَابَة) linked to a Crystal Meth case that resulted in a death sentence, and the escalating "sister nation" conflict between the UAE and Saudi Arabia in Yemen.
A look at شَاءَ مَنْ شَاءَ وَأَبَى مَنْ أَبَى. It’s the ultimate Arabic phrase for "like it or not." Understand the rhetorical engine that gives this idiom its unshakeable power.
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Christmas is coming, but whether you are celebrating the holidays or just a Tuesday, finding the right gift for an Arabic nerd is hard. Forget the standard dictionaries. Here is a curated list of fresh books, rare handicrafts, and unique finds for 2025 - including a special recommendation from a Palestinian artisan I met in Istanbul.
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