Article Per Year (5 Year)
p-Index From 2021 - 2026
0.444
P-Index
This Author published in this journals
All Journal Ijaz Arabi Journal of Arabic Learning Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching
Che Mat, Azman
Unknown Affiliation
Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Published : 2 Documents Claim Missing Document
Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 2 Documents
Search

 1 
Understanding The Meaning Of Mathal In Kalilah Wa Dimnah Using Malay Proverb Tuan Mat, Nik Norimah; Abd Rahman, Noor Eliza; Che Mat, Azman
Ijaz Arabi Journal of Arabic Learning Vol 8, No 1 (2025): Ijaz Arabi: Journal Of Arabic Learning
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/ijazarabi.v8i1.28283

Abstract

Translating figurative language in literary work is not an easy task. Mathal is a figurative language in Arabic that is used widely in Arabic literary works. This paper intends to analyze the translation of mathal in Kalilah wa Dimnah to Malay and examine the equivalence meaning of mathal with Malay proverbs. This is a qualitative study using the content analysis method. The research material of this study is the Arabic literary work, namely Kalilah wa Dimnah. Nine (9) samples of data were chosen purposively from the book. This study aims to analyze the translation of mathal in Kalilah wa Dimnah based on metaphor translation strategies proposed by Newmark (1988). To find the equal Malay proverbs with similar meaning, the data were compared contrastively by referring to Kamus Istimewa Peribahasa Melayu (KIPM). The findings revealed that the translator likely tends to use the literal strategy in translating mathal to Malay. The target readers can understand the translation. However, these translations are less culturally connected to the readers. Therefore, it is suggested to add the equivalent proverb in the target language to maintain the stylistic impact from the source language to the target language. This strategy can preserve the meaning and context embedded within the proverb. This paper demonstrated the equivalence of mathal and Malay proverbs regarding meaning. Translators must consider this aspect in translating proverbs to convey the intended meaning effectively in the target language. This study indicates the significance of cultural equivalence in translating literary work. The findings of this study benefit translators in the field of Arabic-Malay translation and improve the understanding of mathal using Malay proverbs, especially among non-Arabic speaking students.
An Analysis of the Use of Transitive and Intransitive Verbs in Arabic: A Quantitative Descriptive Study of University Students in Malaysia: تحليل استخدام الأفعال المتعدية واللازمة في اللغة العربية: دراسة وصفية كمية لطلبة جامعة بماليزيا Ismail, Mohamad Rofian; Azemaizan, Aiman Hakim; Che Mat, Azman
Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT) Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Arabic Language Learning and Teaching (JALLT)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palangka Raya Raya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jallt.v4i1.402

Abstract

This study addresses a research gap concerning the limited empirical evidence on learners’ understanding and use of transitive and intransitive verbs in Arabic as a foreign language, particularly within the Malaysian higher education context. The study aims to examine students’ levels of comprehension and usage patterns of these verb types, as well as to identify related morphological difficulties. Adopting a quantitative descriptive approach, data were collected through a questionnaire administered to 91 undergraduate students enrolled in the LG 242 course at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. The data were statistically analyzed using SPSS, focusing on mean scores and standard deviations to determine students’ levels of understanding and usage. The findings indicate that students demonstrate a generally high level of understanding of transitive and intransitive verbs, with mean scores ranging from 3.60 to 4.14. However, persistent difficulties were identified in accurately distinguishing between the two verb types, largely due to insufficient mastery of Arabic morphological systems. The novelty of this study lies in its integration of morphological understanding with the functional use of verbs in daily communication, an aspect that has received limited attention in previous research. The findings contribute to the literature on Arabic language pedagogy and offer practical implications for enhancing instructional and assessment strategies in teaching Arabic morphology at the tertiary level.
Co-Authors Abd Rahman, Noor Eliza Azemaizan, Aiman Hakim Ismail, Mohamad Rofian Tuan Mat, Nik Norimah