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Adam Walker wrote:
Can any one explain to me the difference between the two following Arabic forms? targim yitargim
The word is /tarjama/ (to translate, 3rd person.m.sg) , which is one of quadriliteral verbs. Root TRJM. Form 1.
In Written Modern Standard Arabic, /tarjama/ (perfect) /yutarjimu/ (imperfect indicative) /yutarjima/ (imperfect subjunctive) /yutarjim/ (imperfect jussive) /tarjim/ (imperfect imparative) In Spoken Arabic of Cairo, /targim/ (perfect) /yitargim/ (imperfect) /targim/ (impertect imparative) /g/ is pronounced in Cairo instead of /j/. Kay@japan