Re: Language Patterns and Script

["Yusuf B Gursey" <ybg@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dr. Jamshid Ibrahim wrote:
> It is only because Arabic is a language of patterns or model structures
> ie functions by depending heavily on patterns that a consonantal script
> is possible. The Arabs use three consonants for model building:  ل  ع
> ف
> - Verbal patterns: basic and derived forms
> - Plurals
> - Adjectives
> - Other patterns
>
> My questions:
> 1. Would you agree with this claim. If not. why?

yes. the predictability of voweling helps make reading arabic in arabic
script easier.

> 2. To me all languages depend on patterns and script has nothing to do
> with it. However, when we know a pattern we can predict the vowels
> easily, dispense with them and use shorthand script