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to Arabize

to Arabize

8.2
Translate or adapt something for Arabic speakers
  • verb
  • /ˈærəˌbaɪz/
translation icon : adaptar al árabe
  • The translator was careful to Arabize the novel so that it would resonate with Arabic readers.

Examples

  • Then came the period of assimilation, during which the Arabs adopted the Greek philosophical and scientific heritage and Arabized it.

    Academic text (1996)

  • This Arab version, which is meant only for the Arab people, cannot claim universal appeal, as Arabizing the whole world is not possible.

    Blog text (11)

  • To ensure cultural relevance, the filmmakers decided to Arabize the script before production.

  • She wanted to Arabize the curriculum to better fit the students' cultural context.

How Arabic

to Arabize
8.2
to adapt
178 3.2
to translate
258 2.4

Surface Forms

Arabize infinitive
Arabized past
Arabized past participle
Arabizing present participle
Arabizes third person singular

Morphology

Arabize = Arab (transparent) = Arab + ize

Standard verb derivation using '-ize' to mean 'make or adapt to Arabic', which learners can deduce from the components.

Etymology

Arabize comes from Arab and the ending -ize, meaning 'make' or 'become'. So to Arabize a book or website is to change it into Arabic language and culture so local readers can understand and use it.