The Armenian translation of The Arabic Language by Kees Versteegh aims to make this influential study accessible to Armenian-speaking students, scholars, and readers interested in the history and structure of Arabic.

The book offers a comprehensive account of the development of the language guiding readers from its earliest stages to the modern era. It provides a clear understanding of structural features of Arabic, its historical and cultural background, and its use in both literary and everyday contexts. It highlights the profound influence of Arabic as a cultural, religious, and political language across many regions, while also examining sociolinguistic variation and the long-standing contrast between Standard Arabic and vernacular speech.

These interconnected themes are presented with clarity and depth. The work also explores topics such as diglossia, bilingualism, and Arabic pidgins and creoles. Through its broad and accessible approach, the book offers readers a rich and

reliable introduction to the study of the Arabic language.