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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| I want to know what does my name means?? | 9/16/2011 | Sirine Malas |
| Q: what does my first and last name means Ghina Farhoud ?? غنى ... A: Your name could mean two things. If it is Ghinaa =غناء it means singing. If ... | ||
| Ustad | 9/15/2011 | Sirine Malas |
| Q: I need to know why, in your expert opinion, the "Ustad" in Arabic/Farsi cannot be related to the ... A: Arabic is a much older language then Spanish. Arabic derived from Nabatin which in turn derived from ... | ||
| "ban" | 9/9/2011 | Sirine Malas |
| Q: All else aside, the present situation in Libya certainly has put the country on the world stage. ... A: Sorry for the delay. About Bin Walid ... Bin means "the son of" the scandinavians have Van before ... | ||
| translation of image please! | 5/25/2011 | Sirine Malas |
| Q: I would be much obliged if you could help me translate the attached image. Please let me know if ... A: Sorry but that is not Arabic language:-( So I m unable to understand or translate it. But I think ... | ||
| Translation of Arabic Script from Image | 5/21/2011 | Sirine Malas |
| Q: Greetings! I am researching my family line and have a family tree in Arabic. I am unable to get the ... A: Ofcourse I can translate this section please send me your email address so that I can send u an ... | ||
| Richard in Arabic | 3/6/2011 | Sirine Malas |
| Q: Hoping you can help I reverted to Islam nearly 2 years ago, but have kept my western name ... A: Beautiful name :-) Now there isn't a single word in Arabic that would serve to be a synonym to ... | ||
| etimology of a word | 2/24/2011 | Sirine Malas |
| Q: I hope you can help me on the etymology of the word udhiyah. This word was used to mean animal ... A: .. Sorry about not sending you the link ...I forgot :-( Anyway click on this link ... | ||
| Religious Salutation | 2/14/2011 | Sirine Malas |
| Q: I noticed that when leading Arabic politicians and/or religious figures hold a press conference or ... A: I m awafully sorry for the delay I had some connection problems. The proper Arabic salutations are ... | ||
| Translation | 2/7/2011 | Sirine Malas |
| Q: I want to get a tattoo in arabic. Could you please translate these phrases for me? Have faith ... A: OK exact translation as in word for word is difficult.It is like having two ways of saying somehting ... | ||
| etimology of a word | 2/4/2011 | Sirine Malas |
| Q: I hope you can help me on the etymology of the word udhiyah. This word was used to mean animal ... A: It seems like I was not clear the first time about the Dahiya and Udhiya words. I’ll try to be more ... | ||
| Study problems | 2/4/2011 | Sirine Malas |
| Q: I'm 15 years old. I'm asking in this category ,because they don't have any Arabic study tips. I'm a ... A: OK so you need to raise your overall grade in order to get into the college you want is that right? ... | ||
| etimology of a word | 1/29/2011 | Sirine Malas |
| Q: I hope you can help me on the etymology of the word udhiyah. This word was used to mean animal ... A: I see where you are coming from . But I think as you do not speak Arabic there is a small ... | ||
| Arabic | 1/16/2011 | Sirine Malas |
| Q: I plan on going to Egypt this summer for vacation. I can speak German, French, Italian fluently and ... A: Don't worry you are not bothering me at all, in fact this is why I m here ;to answer such questions ... | ||
| Arabic | 1/15/2011 | Sirine Malas |
| Q: I plan on going to Egypt this summer for vacation. I can speak German, French, Italian fluently and ... A: Sorry your question is a bit confusing. Is the question related to Arabic (as in classic) or ... | ||
| travel/passport | 12/26/2010 | Mustafa Boudjerada |
| Q: i am looking to take a personal trip to Egypt in 2011 February or march...how do i go about finding ... A: According to my experience the best flight deals are found directly on the major airline websites ... | ||
| Translate image | 12/15/2010 | Mustafa Boudjerada |
| Q: Could you help me translate the image attached and also if it comes from the Quran? A: This text is a chapter from the Quran, the translation is as follows: In the name of Allah, the ... | ||
| what does my name mean? | 11/30/2010 | Mustafa Boudjerada |
| Q: hey, my last mane is Ally and i am a muslim and i am wondering what it means. Cam you help? A: Ally or Ali have the same meaning in Arabic although the English spelling changes. It's meaning is: ... | ||
| Meaning of name | 11/9/2010 | Mustafa Boudjerada |
| Q: my daughter's name is Rezaiah, pronounce as (Rez zay ya). Can you tell me what is the meanin of that ... A: Your daughter’s name Rezaiah is from the Arabic root word Reza, which means satisfaction. From Reza ... | ||
| translation and meaning | 4/9/2010 | Hanin |
| Q: Good afternoon, Could you please translate the word 'family' into Arabic,and indicate whether it is ... A: . The word family is (Usra) أُسرة Of course you have to write it and ... | ||
| meaning of last name | 3/28/2010 | Hanin |
| Q: I would like to know the meaning of "GHANEM" as the last name in Pakistan, the social status of the ... A: . In the Arab world it is important to know that there are Arab people and there are arabized ... | ||
| meaning of last name | 3/28/2010 | Hanin |
| Q: I would like to know the meaning of "GHANEM" as the last name in Pakistan, the social status of the ... A: The meaning of the name Ghanem is ''the winner, the obtainer''. It is both a first and a last name. ... | ||
| Islamic Entertainment | 3/16/2010 | Hanin |
| Q: I am doing a project on city life in the middle east and I was wondering if you knew what kind of ... A: . You have to specify which country in the middle east you want to talk about. Because there is a ... | ||
| spelling of last name. | 2/20/2010 | Hanin |
| Q: I don't know how to spell a last name but it sounds like adjudalee. Is there a space like in Mc ... A: . Yes, it must be with the AL, Al-judalee. The reason why some people spell it without is because ... | ||
| Arabic name | 2/18/2010 | Hanin |
| Q: I am middle eastern but currently learning arabic so I'm not that great at it. I'm getting a Saluki ... A: .. I will suggest hunting names and names that are close to them. Sayyad: Hunter Rami: Thrower ... | ||
| little brother | 2/15/2010 | Hanin |
| Q: What is a correct way of addressing a little brother with endearment? What is "Little Brother" and ... A: The arabic word for brother is: ''Akh'' My brother becomes: ''Akhi'' My little brother: ''Akhi ... | ||
| Could you please tell me how to pronounce a saying by the Imam Tirmidhi | 2/12/2010 | Hanin |
| Q: Respected friend, As-sallam Aleikum. Ana atahaddath faqat qaliil min al-arabiyya. Ismi adb-al kitab ... A: Salam Julian. You wrote that the saying '' The best among you are the best to your wives'' is from ... | ||
| Modern Standard Arabic | 2/10/2010 | Hanin |
| Q: i am currently learning arabic (the standard one) i am arab but i have never really been exposed to ... A: Marhaban Loubna.. Yes, that is absolutely right. If you learn the standard Arabic (some call it ... | ||
| Formal written salutations | 2/9/2010 | Hanin |
| Q: In a business environment, what are the appropriate greeting and farewell. Thank you in advance ... A: .. ''Marhaban'': Hello And you answer with either ''Marhaban'' or ''Ahlan''. It's both casual and ... | ||
| Meaning of word dar al akhtar | 2/8/2010 | Hanin |
| Q: sir, for my house i chosed name as dar al akhtar (meaning house of stars) but i m not sure about the ... A: Selam Mohammed.. Unfortunately the meaning is not right. Dar Al-Akhtar means (House of Danger). ... | ||
| meaning of a nickname | 2/3/2010 | Hanin |
| Q: My mother was Egyptian, but did not raise us to speak Arabic. Her name was Ekram, but everyone ... A: Marhaba Sihaya.. Monina is not an Arabic name in itself, it might however be a nickname of the ... | ||
| Arabic words | 2/2/2010 | Hanin |
| Q: I'm looking for an English definition for the Arabic words 'makhzan', 'Ihmeeni' and 'Baghayir'. ... A: . ''Makhzan'' is a storeroom or stowage. ''Ihmeeni'' is not clear enough, I think its due to the ... | ||
| Meaning of Name! | 1/29/2010 | Hanin |
| Q: My name is Yazen and I'd like to know what it means in English. A: Marhaba Yazen.. Your name is an Arabic name that comes from the root ''Wazan ... | ||
| please introduce an unabridged Arabic dictionary | 1/27/2010 | Hanin |
| Q: what's the translation of privitization in Arabic. this word is not available in the most complete ... A: The best dictionary to use is Al-mawrid. It's English to Arabic, and comes in different editions. ... | ||
| lebanon culture | 8/11/2009 | Fouad |
| Q: Foad i wish you are fine,i want to ask you something interesting about Lebanon's tourist ... A: sorry if i took some time but i was busy you know life :) Lebanon for one is a Decent First Class ... | ||
| english to arabic translation | 8/5/2009 | Fouad |
| Q: can Thomas be translated directly into arabic? this attached image is what i obtained from an ... A: Dar Patrick thanks a lot for your question i don't seem to have received the attached Image but as ... | ||
| Arabic Translation (From Image) | 8/4/2009 | Fouad |
| Q: Could you please translate the text on the following image? http://hghut.com/images/dagger2.jpg A: from what i can recognize it looks like an address dug on a piece of wood the writing isn't very ... | ||
| Arabic translation | 7/7/2009 | Fouad |
| Q: I'm writing a book. I've looked everywhere, but have failed to find a translator that can give me ... A: it seems you didn't get me quite well.i explained my stand and made it clear that for dawn ,i would ... | ||
| meaning of surname / family name | 7/6/2009 | Fouad |
| Q: Good Day! I love to know the meanings of names. I was wondering if you might please be able out with ... A: Abdul wahid could be translated to "one who worships the one and only / the thrall of God" ... | ||
| Arabic translation | 7/6/2009 | Fouad |
| Q: I'm writing a book. I've looked everywhere, but have failed to find a translator that can give me ... A: . good luck with your book ( : Dawn Leopardess: Leopardess is Fahdah فهدة ... | ||
| Names and Changes Name | 7/4/2009 | Fouad |
| Q: I would like to know if I should go my a Muslim name and change my ordinal name , I some what new ... A: Salam Alykum bro .. thanks a lot for your question first i'm really glad you found yourself in ... | ||
Sirine Malas
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions related to Syrian culture especially Damascene. I can also answer questions about "Arabic" cultures in general. I can answer in English, French and of course in Arabic.
Experience
I m a native.
Publications
Layalina English Magazine - BBC Arabic short story award
Education/Credentials
BA in Marketing
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