In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of Algerian Braille, exploring its many facets and its relevance in today's society. From its origins to its presence in daily life, Algerian Braille has been the subject of debate, study and admiration over time. Through this journey, we will seek to understand its impact in different areas, from culture to technology, including its influence on politics and the economy. We will learn how Algerian Braille has marked significant milestones in history and shaped the way we perceive the world around us. Likewise, we will examine its role today and projections about its evolution in the future. Soon, we will explore the various perspectives and reflections that Algerian Braille raises in society, opening the door to an enlightening debate about its relevance and meaning in the contemporary context.
Algerian Braille | |
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Script type | |
Print basis | Arabic alphabet |
Languages | Arabic |
Related scripts | |
Parent systems | Braille
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Algerian Braille was a braille alphabet used to write the Arabic language in Algeria. It is apparently obsolete.
In Algerian Braille, the braille letters are assigned in numeric order to the Arabic alphabet; standard Arabic Braille on the other hand uses a completely different assignment, following international norms based on the order of the French alphabet. For example, the fifth braille letter, ⠑, is used in Algerian Braille for ج j, the fifth letter of the Algerian/Arabic alphabet. In most braille alphabets today, ⠑ is used for e, the fifth letter of the French/Latin alphabet, or for a letter that sounds like e, no matter where it occurs in those alphabets.
Algerian-type remapping was common in early braille adaptations, but was largely abandoned in favor of mutually understandable standards beginning with the unification of French, English, German, and Arabic Braille on the original order in 1878.
ا | ب | ت | ث | ج | ح | خ | د | ذ | ر | |
Roman | ’ | b | t | th | j | ḥ | kh | d | dh | r |
Braille |
ز | س | ش | ص | ض | ط | ظ | ع | غ | ف | |
Roman | z | s | sh | ṣ | ḍ | ṭ | ẓ | ‘ | gh | f |
Braille |
ق | ك | ل | م | ن | ه | و | ي | ى | ء | |
Roman | q | k | l | m | n | h | w | y | ā | ’ |
Braille |
ة | ـّ | ـٓ | ـُ | ـَ | ـِ | ـْ | ـٌ | ـً | ـٍ | |
Roman | ẗ | (dbl) | : | u | a | i | – | un | an | in |
Braille |
ﻻ | |
Roman | la |
Braille |