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Erin Nye
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Apr 25, 2021
Laila is doing well. We read a Magic Treehouse book and then some stories. She also discussed many different things with me.
Erin Nye
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Apr 10, 2021
Laila did great! We almost finished reading the Magic Treehouse book. She reads quickly and comprehends the text well.
Erin Nye
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Apr 5, 2021
This lesson went great! We started a Magic Treehouse book together and we read 4 chapters.
Erin Nye
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Mar 18, 2021
Laila is very energetic and lively. She is always excited to tell me jokes and riddles in English and discuss many other topics.
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  • Answered
    قهوة مظبوط: This means "medium-sweet coffee", meaning a coffee with the right balance of sugar, not too sweet, but not bitter. The word "مظبوط" is a common expression for "just right" or "perfectly balanced." Notice that the colloquial pronunciation is "مظبوط" rather than "مظبوطة". عالريحة: This means "light sugar" or "barely any sugar" in the coffee. This is mixing 2 words: علي + الريحة. This word ريحة means "smell", so it means almost as if it's just the aroma (or smell) of sugar in the coffee. أم علي: This is a traditional Egyptian dessert made with puff pastry, milk, sugar, and nuts. It's somewhat similar to bread pudding, and it's a very popular dessert in Egypt. شاي فتلة: This means "tea bag." In Egypt, this phrase refers to tea made using a tea bag instead of loose-leaf tea, which is more traditional. The word فتلة means "a piece of string", which is usually attached to the tea bag.
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    October 5, 2024
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    One of the fascinating aspects of learning Arabic is discovering how deeply intertwined the language is with the culture and history of the Arab world. As you study Arabic, you'll come across words and expressions that reveal a lot about the environment and traditions where the language developed. For example, the Arabic word for "umbrella" is "شمسية" (shamsiya), which comes from the word "شمس" (shams), meaning "sun." There's also the word "مظلة" (mithalla), derived from "ظل" (thill), meaning "shade." This is because in many Arabic-speaking countries, umbrellas are more often used to protect people from the sun than from rain, unlike in other parts of the world! Another interesting example is the use of the verb "يقوم" (yaqum), which literally means "to get up." When referring to the departure of a plane or a train, Arabic speakers will say "الطيارة بتقوم" or "القطر بيقوم", meaning "the plane gets up" or "the train gets up." This expression dates back to the time when most travel in the Arab world was done by camel, and the journey began when the camel stood up. Even though modern modes of transport have replaced camels, the language still reflects this ancient tradition. What cultural insights have you discovered through your Arabic learning journey? Let's discuss!
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    Learning Article : Pronouns In Modern Standard Arabic

    Discuss the Article : Pronouns In Modern Standard Arabic

    <a href='/article/843/pronouns-in-modern-standard-arabic' target='_blank'>Pronouns In Modern Standard Arabic</a>

    Newcomers to Arabic may find learning pronouns a challenge, as they come in a range of four different forms often taught separately and at different stages of learning. Understanding these forms and their uses early on is sure to save you time and effort going forward.

    September 9, 2016
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    Pronouns In Modern Standard Arabic
    Newcomers to Arabic may find learning pronouns a challenge, as they come in a range of four different forms often taught separately and at different stages of learning. Understanding these forms and their uses early on is sure to save you time and effort going forward.
    September 8, 2016
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    مذكراتي اليومية [My Arabic Diary]

    What I'm trying to say in English. 

    وإزاي حاولت أكتبها بالعامية المصرية. 

     

    There are not one but two kinds of potatoes that have been left lying in our parking lot. What is wrong with my neighbors? 

    فيه مش بس صنف، إنما صنفين اتنان صنف بطاطس سابت واقفة متسابين ومرميِّين في مكان الباركينج بتاعنا. إيه مشكلة جيراني؟ (جيراني جرالهم إيه؟) 

    3 orange flowers: The colors in my garden change from month to month, but presently there are some beautiful oranges. 

    تلات زهور برتقان: بيتغير الألوان في جنينتي بتتغير شهر ورا شهر، بس دلوقتي فيه اللون شوية برتقان جميل. 

    Augmented reality: I found a Bulbasaur sitting on Chris' feet and giving me an angry look. 

    واقع معزز: لقيت بولباساور واقف على رِجْل كريس وبيبص لي بغضب. 

    Why do I keep trying to grow sweet peas? I've failed hard at it the last 2 years, yet here I am making plans for how to do better next year. 

    ليه عمَّالة أحاول أزرع زهور بسلة؟ لسنتين فشلت خالص، ومع ذلك أديني باخطط إزاي أعمل ده أحسن السنة الجاية.

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    August 4, 2016
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    In Egyptian Arabic adding a b before a verb in Arabic indicates it is a 'habitual action' or a continuous action. Examples: أنا باشتغل الصبح كل يوم ماعدا الجمعة والسبت. (habitual action) أنا باشتغل دلوقتي، كلمني بعد ساعة لو سمحت. (continuous action) When you remove the b it will give a different meaning: أنا أشتغل الصبح بدري لو مضطر بس، لكن أنا باحب أشتغل بعد الضهر. (I would work in the early morning only if I have to, but I like to work in afternoon). When you put 2 verbs in a row you put the b to the first verb only (like the previous example). But using words like عايز or لازم before the verb means also that you have to remove the b. Example: عايز أسافر فرنسا. لازم أذاكر كويس. And again: this is in Egyptian Arabic.
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    July 26, 2016
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    It's close to the word "waga3", which means "pain". 

    Also "Wag3a" could mean وَقْعَة in upper Egypt dialect (and some other Arab counties), where they pronounce the letter ق as "g". "wag3a" in that sense means: affair, occurrence. Common expression here: يا وقعة سودا , it means: what a terrible thing to happen. 

     


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    July 24, 2016
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    I just wrote a note about this issue:

    https://www.italki.com/notebook/564844/entry/712485

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    July 23, 2016
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    July 23, 2016
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    سؤال صعب، فمن الصعب تحديد رواية واحدة!
    هذه بعض أفضل الروايات التي قرأتها ولا أنساها:
    - ثلاثية غرناطة (رضوى عاشور)
    - الحرافيش (نجيب محفوظ)
    - ليالي ألف ليلة (نجيب محفوظ)
    - يوم غائم في البر الغربي (محمد المنسي قنديل)
    - مثل إيكاروس (أحمد خالد توفيق)

    وهذا عن الروايات العربية.. وبالمناسبة، نزار قباني شاعر وهو لم يكتب روايات قط :D 
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    July 23, 2016
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