دراسة تقابلية بين اللغتين العربية والسواحلية في طرق وأساليب تكوين الكلمات

Abstract

This research, entitled "A Comparative Study between Arabic and Swahili in Word Formation Methods and Strategies", aims to analyze the morphological and semantic structures of both languages by investigating the key mechanisms used in word formation. The study focuses on identifying similarities and differences between Arabic and Swahili, while also exploring the challenges faced by learners of either language when it is acquired as a second or foreign language. It further proposes pedagogical and linguistic solutions to address these difficulties.
The research is structured into five main sections, covering the background, significance, objectives, research questions, and a systematic analysis of word-building strategies in Swahili. a scientific study of word formation methods in Arabic. Highlighting points of convergence and divergence between the two languages, summarizing key results, and offering practical suggestions for linguistic and educational development.
The study reveals that Arabic and Swahili share several word formation techniques, including derivation, sound imitation, verb conjugation, phonetic alternation, translation, Arabization, and lexical borrowing. These shared mechanisms reflect underlying structural patterns that enable both languages to expand their lexicons effectively.
However, the research also identifies unique features in each language: Arabic employs nominal metaphor and figurative expressions, which enrich its semantic depth, while Swahili utilizes repetition as a distinct strategy for word formation—a method not commonly found in Arabic with the same frequency or function