Comments on: Arabic or English? http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/ Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:04:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: mo http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1074 mo Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:21:05 +0000 http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1074 true about more to culture than language as expressed above true about more to culture than language as expressed above

]]> By: Reem http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1073 Reem Tue, 23 Jan 2007 09:16:19 +0000 http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1073 Did this ever happen to you before? Having a topic in your mind insisting so much to write about yet can't find the right word to describe your thoughts?? Then suddenly you read a post that speaks your mind better than you would have done?? This post is one of those for me!! Did this ever happen to you before? Having a topic in your mind insisting so much to write about yet can’t find the right word to describe your thoughts?? Then suddenly you read a post that speaks your mind better than you would have done??

This post is one of those for me!!

]]> By: Qwaider قويدر http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1072 Qwaider قويدر Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:10:57 +0000 http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1072 Dave, I agree with you totally. Take for example that your blog is related to Arabic culture as well. Which is really great The use of Arabic as a language has it's perspective on conveying certain ideas. I'm not against using either. I find it interesting and exciting that people express their ideas in both languages. It might not suit some people, but pleasing everyone all the time is impossible Dave, I agree with you totally. Take for example that your blog is related to Arabic culture as well. Which is really great
The use of Arabic as a language has it’s perspective on conveying certain ideas. I’m not against using either. I find it interesting and exciting that people express their ideas in both languages. It might not suit some people, but pleasing everyone all the time is impossible

]]> By: redrose http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1071 redrose Mon, 22 Jan 2007 07:45:11 +0000 http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1071 Hmmm..good point to be discussed. I decided to write in language I find it closer to me and most of the time it depends on the topic I like to express. For instance I prefer English when I'd like to pass info. lets say declarative post, but If I like to express something too natural or local or funny sitiuation I prefer Arabic since it looks more natural post and closer to reader. So I don't like to classify my words in which language gonna be expressed or my blog SHOULD BE English or Arabic..it's not the point..just express what you like nevertheless in which language. Hmmm..good point to be discussed. I decided to write in language I find it closer to me and most of the time it depends on the topic I like to express. For instance I prefer English when I’d like to pass info. lets say declarative post, but If I like to express something too natural or local or funny sitiuation I prefer Arabic since it looks more natural post and closer to reader.

So I don’t like to classify my words in which language gonna be expressed or my blog SHOULD BE English or Arabic..it’s not the point..just express what you like nevertheless in which language.

]]> By: Dave http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1070 Dave Mon, 22 Jan 2007 06:35:29 +0000 http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1070 Qwaider (and Shaden), just because you express yourselves in your blogs in English doesn't mean you are not representing Arabic culture. There is more to culture than just language. And by using English, you are able to share the Arab culture with those outside of it. Qwaider (and Shaden), just because you express yourselves in your blogs in English doesn’t mean you are not representing Arabic culture. There is more to culture than just language. And by using English, you are able to share the Arab culture with those outside of it.

]]> By: john http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1069 john Sun, 21 Jan 2007 20:04:49 +0000 http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1069 i think language is the problem, i can't wait until humans evolve psychic capabilities, and we can read each others minds without the need to formally speak or write - non-psychic communication is soooo clunky! as sucky and ugly as english is (arabic looks so beautiful and flowing :)) it is global, and your blog has helped me and others see a little more of wonderful arabia - don't neglect da English! i think language is the problem, i can’t wait until humans evolve psychic capabilities, and we can read each others minds without the need to formally speak or write - non-psychic communication is soooo clunky!

as sucky and ugly as english is (arabic looks so beautiful and flowing :)) it is global, and your blog has helped me and others see a little more of wonderful arabia - don’t neglect da English!

]]> By: Iman http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1068 Iman Sun, 21 Jan 2007 19:01:20 +0000 http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1068 Definitely, But I would say it's not so much about 'spreading' it as much as it is about preserving it. Definitely, But I would say it’s not so much about ’spreading’ it as much as it is about preserving it.

]]> By: Shaden http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1067 Shaden Sun, 21 Jan 2007 18:05:52 +0000 http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1067 <strong>vtlaw1995</strong>: I will keep this blog that's for sure, I'm really glad to know that you and others read my blog. Thanks a lot for leaving a comment. <strong>Qwaider</strong>: thanks <strong>Iman</strong>: lol my spoken Arabic is perfect (I guess) and my formal Arabic isn't that bad either but it was a lot better 5 years ago, now it takes time for me to think about how to say something in formal Arabic if you know what I mean. But It's more about spreading the language and keeping it alive. About you, I think you can at least stick to Arabic with family members and Arab friends. vtlaw1995: I will keep this blog that’s for sure, I’m really glad to know that you and others read my blog. Thanks a lot for leaving a comment.

Qwaider: thanks

Iman: lol my spoken Arabic is perfect (I guess) and my formal Arabic isn’t that bad either but it was a lot better 5 years ago, now it takes time for me to think about how to say something in formal Arabic if you know what I mean. But It’s more about spreading the language and keeping it alive.

About you, I think you can at least stick to Arabic with family members and Arab friends.

]]> By: Iman http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1066 Iman Sun, 21 Jan 2007 17:31:41 +0000 http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1066 I find it hard to grasp how Arabs in Arabic countries, taught in Arabic schools, living amongst Arabs have a hard time maintaining their native language...the language they grew up on, studied in and mingled with! And what I find even harder to comprehend is why I, who grew up in a non-Arab country, went to a non-Arabic school, interacted with non-Arabs 95% - if not more - of the time, receive a very annoying reaction regarding my Arabic when I visit back home! Anyway, didn't mean to turn this about me :D ....your decision to start a blog in Arabic is great...hope you dedicate as much time for it as you do for this blog! One Arabic blog that attracts my attention and brings out the beauty of the Arabic language in 7ala's ... I love her choice of words and her style... I'll be reading yours! I find it hard to grasp how Arabs in Arabic countries, taught in Arabic schools, living amongst Arabs have a hard time maintaining their native language…the language they grew up on, studied in and mingled with!

And what I find even harder to comprehend is why I, who grew up in a non-Arab country, went to a non-Arabic school, interacted with non-Arabs 95% - if not more - of the time, receive a very annoying reaction regarding my Arabic when I visit back home!

Anyway, didn’t mean to turn this about me :D ….your decision to start a blog in Arabic is great…hope you dedicate as much time for it as you do for this blog! One Arabic blog that attracts my attention and brings out the beauty of the Arabic language in 7ala’s … I love her choice of words and her style…

I’ll be reading yours!

]]> By: Qwaider قويدر http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1065 Qwaider قويدر Sun, 21 Jan 2007 16:48:40 +0000 http://thesugarcubes.net/2007/01/21/arabic-or-english/#comment-1065 That's a commendable decision. Well thought and very honorable from you. It will not be easy at first, but you've got what it takes to do it. I am ashamed as well that I type and express way better in English, and eventually reverted to Arabic. I'm so upset that my typing is so primitive in Arabic. Someone told me once that it doesn't matter if you write in English or Arabic, it's the Arabic culture that is underrepresented on the Internet. You're not alone, but you're brave enough to admit and attempt to improve and that's wonderful. And may you have the best of luck That’s a commendable decision. Well thought and very honorable from you. It will not be easy at first, but you’ve got what it takes to do it.
I am ashamed as well that I type and express way better in English, and eventually reverted to Arabic. I’m so upset that my typing is so primitive in Arabic.
Someone told me once that it doesn’t matter if you write in English or Arabic, it’s the Arabic culture that is underrepresented on the Internet.
You’re not alone, but you’re brave enough to admit and attempt to
improve and that’s wonderful. And may you have the best of luck

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