Key Expressions in Arab Press

Arabic language and culture in the media Hussein Maxos 1996-2001
Common vocabulary & key expressions

in the Arabic press- abundant vocabulary: synonyms

Adjectives - -
Common expressions - Verbs -
clich adjectives /
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Verbs
( )
To have, to make
:
( )
. : :
To be limited to
to be held
To express
:( )
= +
condemn, deny,
consider terrible
:
:
To have, suffer, to
To cause, lead to

show,
:
appear, become
visible
- -
see
underline,
highlight
be under or
subject to
Receive
(something i.e.
message)
:
:
To
be,
exist

to include, imply
general passive
Get, gain, enjoy
:

-
To receive
(someone i.e.
guest)
Can, to be able
Achieve, reach
To say, announce,
declare, mention,
report

indicate, prove,
lead to
:

..
Should
To be known for,
characterized by
:
:
Happen
()
To make
(figurative) i.e.
make him happy or
the situation harder.
To cause.
expect

to support
relate
declare
still
- )
suffer (
to
join
reach, -
arrive
continue
to
plan, intend
re-
connect (verb but
used as prefix)
bet
no
longer

based on
-- )
(
)+
(=
to -
consider-be
considered
- )
(

control,

point ()
to
dominate
make efforts
praise
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Adjectives
clich adjectives -
You mention a noun, and its adjective comes automatically!
Clich adjectives seem self-explanatory, but here are few notes for further clarification:
These clich adjectives are rarely used apart from the given expressions
below, particularly the adjectives written in italic. This means that these
adjectives cannot be considered normal common vocabulary and used in any
context. Some of these adjectives are not in the dictionaries at all. They are
part of their nouns that adds stronger impression.
Notice that the most common forms of adjectives are )
(and( )
Remember that in Arabic, adjectives come after their described nouns except
in few cases such as then the noun must be
definite and the original noun or the subject is mentioned earlier or known
i.e. compare and . This is normally
considered a literary style, but exists in the media as well.
The plurals of these expressions are frequently used, so it is better to be
familiar with their singular and plural forms.
Most of these expressions are familiar in Spoken Arabic as well, but among
intellectuals or in formal situations.

big
remarkable or
respectable
position
decisive role
-
the
overwhelming
majority

serious dangers
or risks
audience, huge
masses
incurable illness
fierce battle
knockout or the
smashing hit
-

biased
campaign
hostile
or biased rumor
shocking crime
complete or
absolute ban
good or
wise idea
blessed travel
absolute refusal
fierce
sweeping attack
great, big or
painful efforts
Hard or difficult
work. Hard labor
painful torture
enemy

overwhelming
joy
undeniable
victory
bitter
struggle
violent storm
rough air or
wind

) )absolute
failure
Wide,
big or vast area

space/ distance
(astonishing or
brilliant) success
)(good or firm
plan
/
urgent
Complicated or
unsolvable
problem
shameful defeat.
big loss
so
much money
Old
or ancient times
need
/:
big mistake

extreme
difficulty
.3 Adjectives
:
)(
:
)/(
:

/
:
different
decisive

present,
current
In the long
run
next
majority
deep,
strong,
sound
involved,
relevant
successive
==
suitable, appropriate
.4
)(
)(
..
..=
only

] ..-
[
] ..-
[

)
( :-
:
help,
concerning
as (acting as,
taking the role
)of
assist

In addition
give a chance,
:
near,

not only..it :
close
is..
..
soon after..then
create the
opportunity
.5

badly in
need to

by one
)(

way or another
: in
case, if

:

more than
ever before

:

-
:
-

:
-
as much as
possible
irrespective of
no
matter what
sign :
an agreement
...
unprecedented
equally
It is expected to
Supposedly
In vain
... =
...=
...either..or :

on the
contrary
merely, just,
only
..
by
..
the more..
:+
:
no
including
the more

/
on the :
about what
matter who
other hand
:
available,
accessible

although,
despite that
Soon after,
immediately
after
In principle
:
one of
In addition to
first of all
the most
important

It is worth
mentioning that
It is scheduled
to

) the :(

through, via, by
minimum, at
least
meanwhile

:
)-(and then :

/

:
repair the
damage

)
(..
=
=
=

to
model-pattern
after
publicly
.6
: :
during
versus
: -

subsequentl
y, finally, as
result,
consequentl
y
.. concerning
some,
in
exchange/return
to/for
based on
concerning
theres
in which
:
until
=
=
==

including :
==
effects, :
-:
in :
)
(
==
alliance :
consequences
order to
avoid/preven
t
-
=
= :
/
:
escalate
:
through, by
according
to
:

where, when
:
You have to
:
+
Soon
:-
:

from their :
part
:+
...
- -:

:
and vice
versa
:
inflicted/suffering
from
)(

)(:
must,
:
unless
: but
provided,
if, on the
condition
therefore
most of
should
:
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Arabic language and culture in the media Hussein Maxos 1996-2001

Common vocabulary & key expressions

Arabic language and culture in the media Hussein Maxos 1996-2001

Arabic language and culture in the media Hussein Maxos 1996-2001

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Arabic language and culture in the media Hussein Maxos 1996-2001

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