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Meaning of ghawa syndrome | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A phenomenon in some Arabic dialects in which the second consonant in a word forms a cluster with the first consonant.
uncountable
Imitation of such resyllabification due to perceived prestige or correctness.
uncountable

Equivalents

العربية ظاهِرة قْهَوة

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

ghawazee Ghawazi ghaychak ghayn ghayr muqallid ghayrah