DEFINITE ARTICLES IN ENGLISH AND ARABIC: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Authors

  • Isoqulova Dildora 3rd year student of the Tashkent state university of oriental studies

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55640/

Keywords:

Definite article, English grammar, Arabic grammar, comparative linguistics, “the” article, “الـ” (al-), grammatical analysis, translation studies, definiteness, language comparison

Abstract

This article examines the use of definite articles in English and Arabic from a comparative grammatical perspective. The study focuses on the English definite article “the” and the Arabic definite article “الـ” (al-), analyzing their grammatical functions, similarities, and differences. The research also explores how definiteness is expressed in both languages and discusses common difficulties faced by learners and translators. By comparing examples from English and Arabic, the article highlights important structural and semantic distinctions between the two linguistic systems. The study aims to contribute to a better understanding of article usage in comparative linguistics and foreign language learning.

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Published

2026-06-01

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 5 (2026): Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations

Section

Articles

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How to Cite

DEFINITE ARTICLES IN ENGLISH AND ARABIC: A COMPARATIVE STUDY. (2026). Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Innovations, 5(5), 2036-2039. https://doi.org/10.55640/

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