NYUAD Explains UAE Arabic Slang

Why do many Arabic words sound familiar?

Some Arabic words spoken today in the UAE might sound familiar to non-Arabic speakers.

NYU Abu Dhabi Senior Arabic Lecturer Nasser Isleem explains how foreign languages have greatly shaped UAE Arabic slang.

NYUAD Explains is a series of short videos about the world we live in featuring the expertise of NYUAD researchers.


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