#this is taken from my arabic-english dictionary and is harmless commentary (idk how ghosts are perceived among arabic-speaking cultures) | Explore Tumblr Posts and Blogs

formerbogbody · 1 year

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Just learned today that the Arabic word for ghost/spirit (khayaalah, خَيالة) is derived from the word for imagination (khayaal, خَيال). Fascinating. Wonder if that ever pisses people off

#babbles #i don’t believe in ghosts but respect those who do #so long as ur respecting the dead #anyway #this is taken from my arabic-english dictionary and is harmless commentary (idk how ghosts are perceived among arabic-speaking cultures)#also this specific word/meaning is from standard arabic #which is not reflective of all dialects (there’s at least 20 but definitely far more than that)#language stuff

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