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    What is the meaning of the words: ana anta anti huma?
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    The words are as follows: ana- I; anta - you (for males); anti - you (for females); huma - they (for two people); and hum - they (for more than two people).
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    What are some good books I can read to learn Arabic?
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    Try reading children's books at first to grow your vocabulary and get used to the characters.
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    Will it be easier for me to learn if I know how to read Arabic fluently but don't understand it?
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    Knowing the different alphabet and word pronunciations should make it easier to learn Arabic.
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    How long will it take me to have a conversation in Arabic?
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    For a basic conversation it would take a few weeks to a month, but for fluent conversations it will take at least a year, if not more.
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    How do I learn to recite the Qur'an with fluency?
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    Listen frequently to native Arabic speakers who read the Qur'an very well.
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    How do I learn Quranic Arabic meaningfully?
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    You first need to learn basic Arabic, then study the Quran. After that, you'll learn along the way.
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    How do I say, "How are you?" in Arabic?
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    "Keef halak?" (halkom for a group of people) or "sho akhbarak?" (akhbarkom for a group).
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    How do I say "hello" in Arabic?
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    The most commonly used is "salaam aleikum" - "peace be upon you," that greeting comes from Islam. Other greetings are: "marhhaba," "ahlan," and "salam" - all mean hello; the last one means peace, but Arabs still greet with it.
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    How do I learn Arabic quickly?
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    You can learn Arabic quickly by learning the letters and talking to a person who knows how to speak Arabic very well.
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    How can I learn to write a letter in Arabic?
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    Find the letter that you want to learn and practise it continually, much like a signature. If you write the letters out enough times, then it will become easier to do so.
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    What language is spoken in Dubai and Abu Dhabi?
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    Arabic is the official language but English is broadly spoken by foreigners. English is the business language.
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    What is the meaning of "habibi"?
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    Habibi (for males) and habibti (for females) could be compared to "my love," "sweetheart," or something along those lines. It's meant to be used with someone you deeply care about, like a significant other or close family member.
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    Do I need an Arabic accent to speak Arabic?
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    No, you do not need an Arabic accent to speak Arabic. Just make sure you pronounce you words correctly and you will be fine.
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    How do I learn to read the Quran?
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    Learn a few words at a time, and then put together surahs.
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    I can read and write Arabic and even speak if I learn some words, but after some time I tend to forget. How do I stop my forgetfulness, and how do I learn without forgetting?
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    You can practice writing and speaking the words/phrases that you've forgotten more often, record these words/phrases and compile them into a playlist to listen to, or hang said words/phrases in a place that you frequently visit, like your office or bedroom. Practice them more often with others who speak Arabic.
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    How do I say "I'm fine," and "See you," in Arabic?
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    To say, "I'm fine," you can say "ana bekher," or "انا بخير," and to say "See you," you can say, "aruk lahikan" or "اراق لاحقا."
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    How do I learn Arabic when I'm Turkish?
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    Find an Arabic friend in your town or on the internet and speak with him daily. Take online or in-person language lessons.
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    What does "Hal 'indaka awlaad?" mean?
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    It means "Do you have children?" or "Do you have any children?"
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    How can I learn the Arabic alphabet more quickly?
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    Practice a lot, and find someone who can check your mistakes. Pay attention to letters with similar shapes, like ن ت ث ب or س ش or ص ض.
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    What does "Alif lam meem" mean?
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    Alif is the first letter of the Arabic alphabet and the other two are also letters at the end of the Arabic alphabet.
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    Can I learn Arabic if I'm not a Muslim?
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    Of course. Even though the majority of Muslims are Arabic speakers, there is no religious requirement when it comes to learning the language.
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    How can I learn the Arabic alphabet?
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    Listen to an alphabet song. Practice writing the alphabet, using a trace board to do so. Once you think you have obtained fluency in it, test yourself. Flashcards would be helpful in this endeavor.
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    How can I learn Arabic in 2 weeks?
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    You can't. To get any kind of understanding of the language at all will take a few months, and it will take years for you to become fluent.
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    What does "Ana bahebak" mean?
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    This is an Arabic term meaning "I Love You". Females use the term "Ana Bihubbika" and males use the term "Ana Bahebak" to say "I Love You" in the Arabic language.
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