Modern written Arabic : a comprehensive grammar

Author(s)

• Badawi, El-Said M.
• Carter, M. G.
• Gully, Adrian

Bibliographic Information

Modern written Arabic : a comprehensive grammar

El-Said Badawi, Michael G. Carter and Adrian Gully

（Routledge comprehensive grammars）

Routledge, 2004

• : hbk
• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Modern Written Arabic is a complete reference guide to the grammar of modern written Arabic. The Grammar presents an accessible and systematic description of the language, focusing on real patterns of use in contemporary written Arabic, from street signs to literature. Examples are drawn from authentic texts, both literary and journalistic, published since 1990. This comprehensive work is an invaluable resource for intermediate and advanced students of Arabic and anyone interested in Arabic linguistics and the way modern written Arabic works. Features include: comprehensive coverage of all parts of speech full cross-referencing authentic examples, given in Arabic script, transliteration and translation a detailed index.

Table of Contents

1. Script 2. Numerals 3. Prepositional phrases 4. Vocative 5. Circumstantial phrases 6. Clause and sentence 7. Independent 8. Simple sentence 9. Interrogative 10. Categorical negative 11. Coordination

by "Nielsen BookData"

Details

• NCID: BA69203530
• ISBN:
  • 9780415130844
  • 9780415130851
• LCCN: 2002068000
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: engara
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: ix, 812 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • DC21 : 492.75
  • DC21 : 492.7/8242
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Arabic language -- Grammar
  • LCSH : Arabic language -- Written Arabic
  • LCSH : Arabic language -- English
  • LCSH : Arabic language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers -- English
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA65025292