THE URGENCY OF LEARNING FUSHAH AND 'AMMIYAH ARABIC

Abstract

Arabic is categorized into two forms such as 'fusha' (basic of Arabic) and 'ammiyah,'  (Arabic that uses local dialects). The purpose of this study is to determine the difference between Arabic for Fusha and Arabic for 'ammiyah. Additionally, it is to know more about the urgency of learning them. This study uses a qualitative approach, with the type of library research focusing on collecting data related to the literature through reading and taking notes to process research materials. The results of this study find that Arabic learners need to learn fusha Arabic and 'ammiyah Arabic because there are differences in the use of both, fusha is used in official forums such as in schools, campuses, and seminars. However, 'ammiyah is used in everyday communication such as in markets, homes, public places, hajj and umrah. Therefore, fusha Arabic pays close attention to the rules of nahwu and sharf in its use while 'ammiyah Arabic does not.