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=== Spelling Arabic loans === | === Spelling Arabic loans === | ||
The spelling of Arabic loans strives to be simultaneously as etymological as possible and as faithful to Gaelic orthographical rules as possible. Where conflict exists, this section will specify what to choose. | The spelling of Arabic loans strives to be simultaneously as etymological as possible and as faithful to Gaelic orthographical rules as possible. Where conflict exists, this section will specify what to choose. | ||
The Arabic article is | The Arabic article is transliterated ''ail'' (except (1) when assimilated, and (2) in ''Alláh'' when pronounced with a broad L in Arabic), usually regardless of case endings preceding it. | ||
e.g. Gaibd ail Ceirím 'Abdul Kareem'; ''ailħaimdiulilleáh'' 'thank God'. | e.g. Gaibd ail Ceirím 'Abdul Kareem'; ''ailħaimdiulilleáh'' 'thank God'. | ||
* Geminates are always reflected: e.g. ''Ħaiᵹᵹ'' /hac/ 'Hajj'. | * Geminates are always reflected: e.g. ''Ħaiᵹᵹ'' /hac/ 'Hajj'. | ||