Micheline Maalouf Therapist

Hans Wehr Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic: Defines "yalla" as an Arabic colloquialism meaning "come on" or "let’s go," showing its roots in Arabic dialects long before its use in modern Hebrew. Dr. Muhammad al-Ahari (Linguist & Historian): Explains that "yalla" is a classic example of an Arabic expression borrowed into Hebrew through cultural exchange in Palestine. Yasir Suleiman, Professor of Arabic at the University of Cambridge: Highlights how Arabic words, including "yalla," have been absorbed into modern Hebrew, particularly through Palestinian Arabic. “Languages in Contact" by Bernard Spolsky: Notes that "yalla" is part of Hebrew slang but confirms its Arabic origins, demonstrating how linguistic borrowing can lead to misattributions.

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