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A grammar of the Arabic language

translated from the German of Caspari and edited with numerous additions and corrections by W. Wright

Cambridge University Press, 1967

3rd ed. / revised by W. Robertson Smith and M.J. de Goeje, 1st pbk. ed

Other Title

Grammatica Arabica

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Translation of: Grammatica Arabica

First ed. published in 1859-1862, 3rd ed. (in 2 v.) in 1896-1898

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Dr Wright's translation of Caspari's Arabic Grammar first appeared in 1859. Since that time it has been thoroughly revised and enlarged, and has become the standard authority. Volume I contains sections on orthography and pronunciation, on the verb, the noun and adjective, on numerals, prepositions, adverbs and conjunctions. Volume II deals with syntax and prosody.

Table of Contents

  • Part I. Orthography and Orthoepy: Part II. Etymology or the Parts of Speech: 1. The verb
  • A. General view
  • B. The strong verb
  • C. The weak verb
  • 2. The noun
  • A. The nouns substantive and adjective
  • B. The numerals
  • C. The nomina demonstrativa and conjuctiva
  • Part III. The Particles: A. The prepositions
  • B. The adverbs
  • C. The conjunctions
  • D. The interjections.

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Details
  • NCID
    BA00164737
  • ISBN
    • 0521094550
  • LCCN
    68075078
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    engara
  • Original Language Code
    ger
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    xviii, 317, xx, 450 p.
  • Size
    21 cm
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