r/learnarabic

Learning Arabic

Hello All,

I started learning arabic a year ago but i did fall off the wagon and i feel my level really fell off now.
I want to start over and learn again.
I can help you with learning english.

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u/glassesgirl-96 — 6 hours ago

Learning Arabic

I am currently interested in Muqatta'at (المقطعات) or numerology behind Arabic letters. I am also interested in Al-Kimiya (Arabic: الكيمياء) or the alchemy of transmutation from understanding the language. I am wondering if there are any resources or book recommendations so I can start learning

I have the belief that learning Arabic will make me better at Math and Programming and am interested in the works of Muḥammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī
Persian contributor to algebra

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Khwarizmi

u/Targnome — 22 hours ago
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Help me write this name in Arabic?

My uncle’s first name was Tayib and I want to get a necklace with that name on it in Arabic script.

How do you write the name Tayib in Arabic? Is it differently written as a Moroccan? Any answers or explanations from fluent/native speakers and writers especially will be helpful.

I am also wondering how you would spell that name in English if you were writing it out? I notice that Tayib is a less common spelling than Tayeb, Tayyeb, etc. But my parents wrote Tayib so I have gone with that spelling.

Also, do you know if that name is still commonly used for boys in Morocco? Do you know anyone named Tayib? How do they spell it?

I am Moroccan but I am estranged from my parents and relatives, otherwise I would have asked them these questions. Thank you for sharing with me!

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u/Souss150 — 20 hours ago

Help with translation :-)

Hi! I’m going to be a second grade teacher of multilingual learners next year, many of whom speak Arabic. On my door, I would love to have “Yay! You’re here!” posted in each language spoken in my classroom. How would the phrase be written in Arabic? I don’t trust google to translate colloquial language. Thank you all!

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u/Sea_Connection7193 — 1 day ago

Hello, I'm a fluent English speaker. Wanting to learn arabic, but specifically Saudi/khaleeji dialect since I live in Saudi. In return I can help you with English. My Arabic level is not bad I know the letters, basic conversation, etc..

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u/madeinheaven9 — 2 days ago
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QURAN 300 WORDS APP

Salaam All,

I need your help, small team of us have created an app to help understand the most of the Qur'an buy learning the most common 300 words.

We need tester to join a closed group to feedback on the app and InshAllah share in the reward.

The app will be published completely free with no ads or tracking IA. Our main frustration is that people price islamic literature to high so its out of reach to the many.

The Intention is to help people learn the Quran and understanding it for free. Our reward is with Allah swt and please join us and share in that reward.

It come off the back of many books being available but either they are expensive or not fit for the digital world we live in currently.

If you are interested, please join the alpha testing group details are below:

Step 1 — Join the tester group first: https://groups.google.com/g/quran-words-300-testers

Step 2 — After joining the group, open this Google Play testing link: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.easyquran.words

Step 3 — Click “Become a tester”.

Step 4 — Install Quran Words 300 from Google Play.

Step 5: Share feedback

Important: Please use the same Google account for joining the tester group and installing the app from Google Play.

If you see “App not available”, it usually means you have not joined the tester group first, or you are using a different Google account on Google Play.

Please keep the app installed and use it a few times over the next 14 days so the testing period counts properly.

JazakAllah khair for your support. May Allah reward you for helping with this project

u/Numberpl8s — 2 days ago

Egyptian Arabic from a native

Are you trying to learn Arabic but finding it tough? Want to understand Egyptian movies, music, or just chat with friends? I’m here to help!

I am a native Arabic speaker from Egypt. Because I’ve been through the journey of learning languages myself, I know exactly how to make it easy for you. I speak fluent English and German (Deutsch), which means:

  • No language barrier: I can explain tricky Arabic grammar and expressions using clear English or German analogies.
  • Real Egyptian Arabic: You will learn the actual dialect spoken on the streets of Cairo—not just textbook language.
  • Tailored Lessons: Whether you are a complete beginner or just want to practice conversation, we’ll go at your pace.

What I offer:

  • Egyptian Dialect (Masri) for daily conversation and pop culture.
  • Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha) if you want to read and write.
  • Flexible scheduling.
  • Interactive sessions via Zoom/Discord.

💰 Affordable rates with a free introductory chat to see if we're a good fit!

If you're interested or have any questions, feel free to send me a DM or comment below. Let’s get started! 🚀

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u/Sensitive_Arm_9846 — 2 days ago

Looking to Improve my Arabic

Hi, i started taking a course for arabic language. I am a beginner and would like to converse with someone to improve my spoken arabic dialect and better understanding of the language. In return, i can teach you English.

Any leads would be appreciated.

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u/HMTI121 — 3 days ago
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I grew up speaking Arabic but never really knew my own language

I grew up speaking Arabic every day but I never really knew the language. I'd use words without understanding where they came from, what they carried, how old they were. The classical dictionaries had all the answers but they felt like they belonged to scholars, not to someone like me. So I made something for myself — an app called Kalima (كلمة).

It gives you one word at a time, with its meaning straight from the classical dictionaries — Lisan al-Arab, Al-Sihah, Maqayis al-Lugha. You can explore a word's root and see all the words that share it, and suddenly you realize words you thought had nothing in common are actually family. You can trace a word back across Semitic languages — Akkadian, Syriac, Ugaritic, Aramaic — and see it written in the original ancient scripts. There's also a writing pad where you write in Arabic and it suggests synonyms and rhymes as you go.

The whole thing works offline, no account needed, no ads. It's free on iOS and Android. I just wanted to feel closer to my language, and I hope it does the same for someone else.

Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elmokhtbr.kalima

iOS - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kalima-كلمة/id6783453396

u/baselsader — 4 days ago
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One Egyptian Arabic phrase you probably won’t find in a textbook 🇪🇬

If you’re learning Egyptian Arabic, here’s a phrase you’ll hear all the time:

مشي حالك

Mashii ḥālak

It literally means “make it work,” but depending on the situation, it can mean:

  • “Just manage.”
  • “Do your best with what you have.”
  • “It’ll do.”
  • “Get by.”

Examples:

👤 A: I don’t have enough time to cook.

👤 B: مشي حالك بأي حاجة.

“Just make do with whatever you have.”

It’s one of those expressions that sounds very Egyptian and comes up in everyday conversations.

What’s your favorite Egyptian Arabic word or phrase you’ve learned so far? Or if you’re a beginner, what’s one expression you’d like me to explain next?

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u/ChanceList1696 — 3 days ago
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How to write "May I be yours forever" in Arabic?

I am writing a card for my significant other, and I do not know Arabic very well but I wanted to write at least this phrase in Arabic for her. Is there a way to write this out in Arabic?

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u/Electrical-Major-411 — 4 days ago

Jeddah dialect or MSA first?

I’m planning on moving to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and I was wondering if I should learn the Jeddah dialect first or MSA first?

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u/qwertyuiopas5788 — 4 days ago
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how to start learning arabic as an educated muslim(?)

hi. i wanna learn arabic. im a native turkish speaker and i know english pretty well so i can use materials in those languages. i know how to read quran so sounds and letters are no issue. i have also studied verb derivation system(sarf: emsile, bina maksut) and arabic syntax(nahw: avamil, izhar, kafiye) in some kind of a madrasa. however, im not good at vocab and practical skills. i tried duolingo but unskippable sound and letter exercises make it very boring and inefficient. what can i do and which resources can i use to learn arabic?

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u/recepEmirhan — 5 days ago
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Learning arabic through reading

If you want to learn arabic while reading novels/books (IMO the best way to progress as a native speaker), There is this new website for novels in arabic that's neat:

https://riwayat.io/

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u/milanodii — 4 days ago

Arabic for HSE in Europe

Hi everyone, I work in the HSE (Health, Security and Environment) field in Italy and I'm currently learning some basic arabic to use in my workplace as may new workers are strugling with italian and I really worry about them understanding what should or shouldn't be done. I also feel that having someone remotelly trying to bridge the language gap could make them feel a little bit better. Atm I am really the worst at writing lol. Any advice?

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u/Junior-Adeptness-730 — 5 days ago
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Arabic>English. Message from friend.

Could someone please translate this for me please to English…the part next to the blue heart.

u/Zoostation1979 — 4 days ago