TEHRAN, Nov. 9 (KUNA) -- The Arabic language was affected by and had an influence on other languages that share the same geographical aspects, religion or culture, mainly the Persian language.
Arabic and Persian languages had borrowed different vocabulary from one another. According to a recent statistic published by the Persian language institute in Tehran, over 50 percent of Persian vocabulary is of Arabic origin.
The two languages were affected by several factors, including the spread of Islam in provinces surrounding the Arabian Peninsula, and Persian scientists who converted to the religion and were mainly advanced in medicine, literature and philosophy, writing their books and research in Arabic.
The Persian language has borrowed many vocabulary from the Holy Quran, while it is also using Arabic words with meaning and context different from that in the original language, Persian language Professor at the University of Tehran told KUNA on Monday.
Meanwhile, he noted that the grammar and structure of the Persian language was not affected by that of Arabic. He added that another factor in the borrowing was the migration of Persian families who settled in Arab provinces and vice versa.
On his part, Iraqi student at the university Ahmad Al-Hadidi said that the mingling of Persian and Arab culture upon the arrival of Islam played a big role in both languages.
Al-Hadidi, who is studying Persian as part of his higher education in tourism, also added that those who closely study Persian will realize the effect of Arabic as well as French and English on the language.
Meanwhile, a South Korean student of Islamic history at the university said that grammar in the Persian language is easier than Arabic.
He noted that he has learned Persian in order to continue his higher education and better understand the Islamic culture in the Iranian society.
Prior to the spread of Islam, Arabs mainly in Makkah used to go on two commercial journeys a year in summer and winter, where they blended in with other cultures and languages south and north of the Arabian Peninsula. (end) fz.ag