Surprising Facts about the Arabic Language

Are you thinking to learn Arabic? It is fascinating to know that there are over 100 words for a camel in Arabic. You would be surprised to know that for love, there are at least 11 words. 

Arabic has remained an important language for poetry too. It has a rich history as many people are speaking this language since the first century. Most importantly, it is vital to know that Arabic is the fifth most spoken language in the world. 

Keep on reading to know more wonders about the Arabic language. Below are the useful, surprising facts about Arabic.  

Key Surprising Facts about the Arabic Language

·         No Abbreviation or Capitalization

People must not worry at all about the proper nouns in Arabic because every letter receives equal importance. It does not matter whether it is in the start, middle or end of the sentence. It is not a practice for Arabic speakers to either use contracted or abbreviated words. It is a common habit for English speakers.

·         Spoken in 26 Countries

Arabic language is spoken in 26 different countries. Arabic is also one of the official languages of the United Nations (UN).

·         Left to Right Alignment for Numbers

If you are a non-native speaker, it will be confusing for you to learn Arabic numbers as they are written from left to right. However, Arabic words are written from right to left.

·         Religious Language

There is a big reason for the preservation of Arabic amongst many Muslims. The reason is that all Muslims have high importance and regard for Quran and Islamic text. As a result, many people exert conscious effort to learn and even teach Arabic to a large number of people. 

·         Cursive Format

Arabic is written in a cursive style. Unlike other Latin alphabets, Arabic is read from right to left. Since Arabic has cursive writing style, its letters do not possess lower or upper case; rather, its words are written in connected style wherein each Arabic letter has different shape and position in different words.

·         Geometric Language

In Arabic culture, geometry has remained an important part. Geometry means balance in the Arabic culture. The reflection of the geometric figures on the Arabic language is indeed there.

A strong relationship exists between geometric figures and Arabic letters. It is fascinating to know that every Arabic letter is a part of a triangle.

·         Root Words

 Arabic language possesses an unusual and complex method for word construction. All Arabic words are constructed from root words which refer to the pattern of 3 letters. For instance, (ب, ت, ‎ك) or (K-T-B) is the foundation for different yet interrelated words including Kitab (Book), Maktab (Office/Desk) and so on. It is the beauty of the Arabic language that it conveys in-depth meaning and emotions which you cannot find in any other language.

Conclusion

For many years to come, Arabic will remain a useful language for people all across the world. Moreover, the secrets of the Arabic language are still being uncovered. Due to its uncountable little secrets, the Arabic language attracts hundreds and thousands of people to learn it to explore its secrets.