Egyptian Arabic Wikipedia facts for kids
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Internet encyclopedia project |
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| Available in | Egyptian Arabic (Articles are written mainly using the Arabic alphabet but a few are written using the Latin alphabet) |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida |
| Owner | Wikimedia Foundation |
| Website | arz.wikipedia.org |
| Commercial | No |
| Registration | Optional |
The Egyptian Arabic Wikipedia is a special online encyclopedia written in Egyptian Arabic. It's like a huge digital book where you can find information on almost any topic, but all the articles are in the Egyptian dialect of Arabic. This version of Wikipedia started in November 2008. By October 2013, it had more than 10,000 articles! It was also the very first Wikipedia to be written in a specific dialect of Arabic, which makes it quite unique.
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What is the Egyptian Arabic Wikipedia?
The Egyptian Arabic Wikipedia is a part of the bigger Wikipedia family. Think of Wikipedia as a giant collection of knowledge, created and updated by volunteers from all over the world. The Egyptian Arabic version focuses on topics relevant to Egypt and the wider Arab world, all written in the everyday language spoken by many Egyptians.
A Special Kind of Wikipedia
What makes this Wikipedia stand out is its language. Most Wikipedias are written in standard languages, like English, French, or standard Arabic. But the Egyptian Arabic Wikipedia uses a specific dialect. This means it uses words and phrases that are common in Egypt, making it easier for people who speak that dialect to read and understand the articles. It was a big step because it showed that even local dialects could be used to share knowledge on a global platform like Wikipedia.
What is Egyptian Arabic?
Egyptian Arabic is the way people speak Arabic in Egypt. It's a bit different from the standard Arabic you might learn in school or see in formal books. Just like how American English is different from British English, Egyptian Arabic has its own unique sounds, words, and ways of saying things. The articles on this Wikipedia are mostly written using the traditional Arabic alphabet, but sometimes you might find a few articles written using the Latin alphabet (like the one used for English).
How Does it Work?
Just like other Wikipedias, the Egyptian Arabic Wikipedia is built by volunteers. These are people who love to share what they know. They write new articles, update old ones, and make sure the information is correct and easy to understand. Anyone can contribute, which is why Wikipedia is called a "free encyclopedia" – it's free to read, and free for people to help build!
See also
- In Spanish: Wikipedia en árabe egipcio para niños
