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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Translating image | 4/25/2012 |
| Q: I have this very old carpet with what I assume is arabic. Could you translate any of it? A: Well there is a word and a number...three digit number and three lettered word... I would say the ... | |
| tattoo | 4/25/2012 |
| Q: can you please translate this in Arabic for me? (its for a tattoo) : "family is forever" thank ... A: ,,, Ok here goes Family = العائلة Forever = ... | |
| I want to know what does my name means?? | 9/16/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
Sirine Malas
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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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