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Numbers in Egyptian Arabic: Thousands, Ten Thousands & Millions

How to count in Egyptian Arabic from 1,000 into the millions: how ألف (thousand) shifts through four different shapes, and why مليون (million) never changes form at all, from 2 million on up.

2026-08-21·8 min read·Egyptian Arabic (Masri)

Plurals in Egyptian Arabic: Sound, Broken & Dual Forms

A beginner's guide to plurals in spoken Egyptian Arabic (Masri): the sound plural (-ين), sound feminine (-ات), and broken plurals, plus the dual. Clear examples and a memorization tip.

2026-08-14·7 min read·Egyptian Arabic (Masri)

What Is Alif? The First Letter of the Arabic Alphabet, Explained

Alif looks like a simple vertical stroke, but it usually isn't a consonant at all. What alif actually does, its four hamza forms, and how to tell them apart.

2026-08-13·5 min read

Arabic Plurals for Beginners: Sound, Broken & Dual Forms

A beginner's guide to Arabic plurals: sound masculine (-ون/-ين), sound feminine (-ات), and broken plurals, plus the dual. Clear examples and a memorization tip.

2026-08-11·8 min read·Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)

Sun Letters and Moon Letters: A Full Guide

Why the ل in "ال" sometimes disappears — the complete rule for Arabic's 14 sun letters and 14 moon letters, with examples and a memorization tip.

2026-08-04·6 min read