ArabicPod Mobile Lesson: Quotes by famous people

Lower Intermediate - Quotes by famous people

"To be or not to be that is the question" , I'm sure everyone recognises this famous quote! Well, today we are presenting a lower intermediate lesson with quotes made by some of the world's most influential people. Join us as we delve into these inspirational sayings!

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Desmond says

Wed 22nd Dec 10@03:19 am

There is a discrepancy between Edison's statement and the Arabic translation. "I have not failed" has been rendered as "I shall not say that I have failed a thousand times."

Why has "10,000" been rendered as "1,000"?

What is the difference between "tariiq" and "tariiqa". Is "'alf" always followed by a feminine singular noun (e.g. 'alf layla: a thousand nights)?

rbandini says

Wed 22nd Dec 10@07:57 am

thanks a lot for the nice christmass present !!
wishess to all

Moshaya says

Wed 22nd Dec 10@10:23 am

@Desmond, we didn’t translate Edison’s statement literally, but we formed a new similar sentence in Arabic that gives out the same message as Edison’s. The Arabic statement we formed portrays his message much better than if we were to translate it literally.

6areeq and 6areeqah have difference meanings
طريق –means road, path, route etc
طريقة –means method, style, process etc

@rbandini, Have a great Christmas grin