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  1. Quick question: in the word 'بورجر' in MSA, is the ج pronounced as usual (/ʒ/ or /dʒ͜/), or is it /g/ as in 'gift'? My textbook transcribes it as būrgar, but otherwise transcribes ج as j :neofox_thinking:

    I thought Forvo could help, but the only recording for 'بورجر' cuts off right before the sound in question :neofox_thumbsdown:

    #Arabic #ArabicLanguage #learningArabic #askFedi

  2. What is the connotation or sentiment or the word غريب in Arabic?

    #Duolingo teaches it as an adjective meaning "weird"

    Is it insulting or more neutral? Can it be a compliment?

    hrm… I could see what's tagged with that for a start…
    #غريب #غريبة

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