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يناير

yanayir
Pratique Exemplos Notas e dicas يناير em 30 segundos
Explicação يناير in your Level:
At the A1 level, 'يناير' is one of the first 12 months you learn. It is the 'first month'. You use it in very simple sentences like 'I like January' or 'January is cold'. You don't need to worry about complex grammar. Just remember that it is a name for a time of year. You might use it to say when your birthday is: 'عيد ميلادي في يناير'. It is important to recognize the word when you see it on a calendar or a phone screen. Focus on the pronunciation: Ya-na-yir. It sounds very similar to 'January' in English or 'Janvier' in French, which makes it easier to remember. You will mostly use it with the preposition 'في' (in).
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At the A2 level, you start using 'يناير' in more descriptive ways. You can talk about the weather: 'الجو بارد في يناير' (The weather is cold in January). You also learn that in some countries, people say 'كانون الثاني'. You can use 'يناير' to make plans: 'سأفعل هذا في يناير' (I will do this in January). You should be able to write the date correctly, such as '١٥ يناير ٢٠٢٤'. You are also introduced to the idea that 'يناير' is a masculine noun, so you use 'القادم' (next) instead of 'القادمة'. This level focuses on practical daily use and basic scheduling.
At the B1 level, you can use 'يناير' in more complex sentence structures. You might talk about habits or recurring events: 'عادةً ما نسافر في شهر يناير' (We usually travel in the month of January). You begin to use it in 'Idafa' constructions like 'بداية يناير' (the beginning of January) or 'نهاية يناير' (the end of January). You can also discuss historical events or public holidays with more detail. Your vocabulary expands to include related terms like 'فصل الشتاء' (winter season) and 'رأس السنة' (New Year). You should be comfortable hearing the word in news snippets or weather forecasts and understanding the context without translation.
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At the B2 level, you understand the nuances of using 'يناير' in different Arabic dialects versus Modern Standard Arabic. You can participate in discussions about the cultural significance of the month, such as the 'January 25 Revolution' in Egypt or the 'Yennayer' celebrations in North Africa. You can use the word in formal writing, such as business emails or reports, and you understand its role in financial contexts (e.g., 'الربع الأول يبدأ في يناير'). You are also aware of the diptote (Mamnu' min al-Sarf) status of the word in classical grammar, even if it's not always applied in daily speech. You can compare the Gregorian and Hijri calendars fluently.
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At the C1 level, your use of 'يناير' is sophisticated. You can use it in literary or academic contexts. You might analyze poetry or prose where the month is used as a symbol of coldness, isolation, or new beginnings. You understand the etymological roots of the word and its journey into the Arabic language. You can switch effortlessly between 'يناير' and 'كانون الثاني' depending on your audience. You use complex temporal expressions like 'في غضون يناير' (within January) or 'منذ مطلع يناير' (since the onset of January). You can also discuss the socio-political implications of events associated with this month in the Arab world with high linguistic precision.
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At the C2 level, you have a near-native command of the word and its various connotations. You can use 'يناير' in high-level discourse, such as political analysis, legal drafting, or philosophical writing. You are aware of the rarest grammatical opinions regarding its declension. You can appreciate and use the word in puns, advanced metaphors, or stylistic wordplay. You understand the deep historical layers of the calendar transition in the Middle East—from the Julian to the Gregorian and the coexistence with the Hijri and Coptic calendars. Your usage is indistinguishable from that of an educated native speaker, reflecting both linguistic mastery and deep cultural awareness.
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يناير em 30 segundos

  • January (يناير) is the 1st month of the Gregorian calendar with 31 days.
  • Commonly used in Egypt and North Africa; Levant uses 'Kanun al-Thani'.
  • Associated with winter, cold weather, and New Year beginnings.
  • A masculine noun often used in 'Idafa' constructions like 'Shahr Yanayir'.

The word يناير (Yanāyir) represents the threshold of the Gregorian calendar, serving as the temporal gateway to the new year. In the linguistic landscape of the Arab world, this term is predominantly utilized in Egypt, Sudan, and the Maghreb region (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya). It is a masculine noun that carries with it the weight of beginnings, transitions, and the peak of the winter season. Historically, the term is a phonetic adaptation of the Latin Ianuarius, named after Janus, the Roman deity of gates, doors, and beginnings. This dual-faced god symbolizes the act of looking back at the year that passed while simultaneously peering into the future, a sentiment deeply embedded in the modern usage of the word.

Grammatical Category
Masculine Noun (اسم مذكر)
Calendar System
Gregorian (الميلادي)
Number of Days
31 Days

"يبدأ العام الجديد في شهر يناير من كل عام."

— The new year begins in the month of January every year.

In the Levant (Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine) and Iraq, the month is traditionally referred to as كانون الثاني (Kānūn ath-Thānī). This distinction is vital for learners to grasp, as it highlights the regional linguistic variations within the Arabic-speaking world. While 'Yanāyir' is universally understood due to the influence of Egyptian media and international standards, 'Kānūn ath-Thānī' remains the formal and local preference in the Fertile Crescent. The word 'Yanāyir' does not follow the standard Arabic root system (tri-consonantal roots) because it is a borrowed term, yet it is treated with standard Arabic syntax, often appearing as part of an 'Idafa' construction (e.g., شهر يناير - the month of January).

"تتساقط الثلوج بكثافة في يناير."

— Snow falls heavily in January.
Regional Usage
Egypt, Maghreb, Sudan, Gulf (Commonly used in media)
Synonym (Levant)
كانون الثاني (Kānūn ath-Thānī)

The atmosphere of January in the Arab world varies significantly. In the Gulf, it is often the most pleasant month, characterized by mild temperatures and outdoor activities. Conversely, in the Maghreb and the mountains of Lebanon or Morocco, it is a month of biting cold and essential agricultural preparation. The word 'Yanāyir' thus evokes different sensory experiences depending on the geography of the speaker. It is a month of 'Inṭilāq' (launching) and 'Tajdīd' (renewal).

"ولدت في الخامس من يناير."

— I was born on the fifth of January.

Using the word يناير effectively requires an understanding of its syntactic role in a sentence. Most commonly, it follows the word 'شهر' (month) to form the phrase 'شهر يناير'. This is a classic possessive construction (Idafa), where 'شهر' is the mudaf and 'يناير' is the mudaf ilayh. For example, 'سأركب الطائرة في شهر يناير' (I will take the plane in the month of January). However, it is perfectly acceptable to use 'يناير' on its own after a preposition, such as 'في يناير' (in January).

  • Temporal Prepositions: Always use 'في' (in) or 'خلال' (during) when referring to events happening within the month.
  • Dates: When specifying a day, the format is usually [Day Number] + [Month Name]. Example: 'واحد يناير' (January 1st).
  • Adjectives: Since 'يناير' is masculine, any accompanying adjectives must be masculine. Example: 'يناير البارد' (Cold January).

In formal writing, such as news reports or academic papers, you might encounter 'يناير' used in the context of financial quarters or historical events. For instance, 'ثورة ٢٥ يناير' (The January 25 Revolution) in Egypt is a fixed historical term. When writing, ensure that the 'ya' (ي) at the beginning is clearly written with two dots below, and the 'alif' (ا) is long and distinct. The pronunciation is straightforward: Ya-na-yir, with the stress typically falling on the second syllable.

Advanced Usage:

In legal documents, you might see 'الموافق لـ' (corresponding to) used when bridging the Gregorian and Hijri calendars. Example: 'في الأول من يناير ٢٠٢٤، الموافق لـ...'

When comparing January to other months, use 'مقارنة بـ' (compared to). Example: 'يناير أبرد من أكتوبر' (January is colder than October). For learners, the biggest challenge is not the word itself, but remembering which countries use 'يناير' versus 'كانون الثاني'. A good rule of thumb is that 'يناير' is the international standard used in most official pan-Arab media (like Al Jazeera or Al Arabiya), while 'كانون الثاني' is localized to the Levant and Iraq.

You will encounter the word يناير in a variety of settings, ranging from the mundane to the highly formal. Its presence is ubiquitous in modern Arab life, particularly in regions that have historically adopted the French or English calendar naming conventions. Here are the primary contexts where 'يناير' is heard:

  1. News and Media: News anchors on major networks will almost always use 'يناير' when discussing global events, economic forecasts, or international summits. "ستبدأ المفاوضات في يناير المقبل" (Negotiations will begin next January).
  2. Business and Finance: In the corporate world, January marks the start of the fiscal year for many companies. You will hear it in meetings regarding budgets, annual targets, and performance reviews. "ميزانية يناير" (January budget).
  3. Social Settings: Friends discussing New Year's resolutions or holiday plans will use the term. "ماذا ستفعل في يناير؟" (What will you do in January?).
  4. Academic Environments: Schools and universities often have mid-year breaks or exams in January. Students will frequently use the term when discussing their schedules.

Interestingly, in the Maghreb countries, you might hear a slightly different pronunciation influenced by local dialects or the Amazigh 'Yennayer'. In Morocco, for instance, while 'يناير' is the standard written form, the spoken emphasis might vary. In Egypt, the 'ya' is often pronounced very clearly, and the word is a staple of the daily vernacular, especially given the historical significance of the month in recent Egyptian history.

"In weather forecasts, you will hear: 'من المتوقع أن يكون شهر يناير هذا العام أكثر مطراً' (It is expected that January this year will be rainier)."

Weather reports are perhaps the most common place to hear the word. Because January is the heart of winter, meteorologists use it constantly when discussing 'منخفضات جوية' (atmospheric lows) and 'عواصف' (storms). If you are traveling to an Arabic-speaking country in the winter, 'يناير' will be one of the most important words in your vocabulary for navigating schedules and understanding the local climate.

Even though يناير is a relatively simple word, learners often make specific errors when integrating it into their speech and writing. Understanding these pitfalls will help you sound more like a native speaker.

  • Confusing Regional Names: The most frequent mistake is using 'يناير' in a formal context in Damascus or Baghdad, where 'كانون الثاني' is the standard. While people will understand you, it may sound slightly 'foreign' or 'Egyptianized'.
  • Gender Agreement: Some learners mistakenly treat months as feminine because the word 'سنة' (year) is feminine. However, 'شهر' (month) is masculine, and 'يناير' follows suit. Avoid saying 'يناير الباردة'; instead, say 'يناير البارد'.
  • Preposition Errors: Using 'على' instead of 'في'. In English, we say 'on the first of January,' but in Arabic, we say 'في الأول من يناير'. Using 'على' is a literal translation that doesn't work in this context.
  • Spelling the 'Ya': Forgetting the two dots under the initial 'ي' or the medial 'ي'. In some fonts, it might look like an 'Alif Maqsura' if not careful, but 'يناير' always starts and ends its middle syllable with a 'Ya'.
  • Pronunciation of the 'R': The final 'ر' (Ra) should be slightly rolled or tapped, not soft like the English 'r'.

Incorrect:

سأذهب في يناير القادمة. (I will go next January - using feminine adjective)

Correct:

سأذهب في يناير القادم. (I will go next January - using masculine adjective)

Another common error is the placement of the word 'شهر'. While you can say 'في يناير', saying 'في شهر يناير' is more common and sounds more natural in formal Arabic. Learners often omit 'شهر' in places where a native speaker would instinctively include it to provide better rhythmic flow to the sentence.

To truly master يناير, it is helpful to look at it within the family of calendar terms and related temporal vocabulary. Arabic has several layers of time-keeping words that can be confused with or used alongside January.

كانون الثاني (Kānūn ath-Thānī)
The direct equivalent used in the Levant and Iraq. It is essential to know this to understand speakers from those regions.
فبراير (Febrayir)
The following month, February. Often learned together as a pair.
مطلع العام (Maṭla' al-'Ām)
Meaning 'the beginning of the year'. This is a more literary way to refer to the period that January occupies.
رأس السنة (Ra's as-Sana)
New Year's Day. While January is the month, 'Ra's as-Sana' is the specific holiday on January 1st.

There are also words related to the season of January:

  • الشتاء (Ash-Shitā'): Winter. January is the heart of this season.
  • الصقيع (As-Saqī'): Frost. A common weather phenomenon in January.
  • البرد (Al-Bard): The cold.

Comparing 'يناير' to the Hijri months is also useful. Unlike 'يناير', which is fixed to the solar cycle, Hijri months like 'Muḥarram' rotate through the seasons. This contrast is a frequent topic of discussion in Arabic culture, especially when religious holidays fall in the winter month of January. Understanding that 'يناير' belongs to the 'Taqwīm Mīlādī' (Gregorian Calendar) as opposed to the 'Taqwīm Hijrī' (Islamic Calendar) is fundamental for any student of the language.

How Formal Is It?

Nível de dificuldade

Gramática essencial

Idafa construction

Diptotes (Mamnu' min al-Sarf)

Masculine/Feminine agreement

Temporal prepositions

Ordinal numbers for dates

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Exemplos por nível

1

يناير شهر جميل.

January is a beautiful month.

Subject-Predicate sentence.

2

أنا أحب يناير.

I love January.

Verb + Object.

3

الجو بارد في يناير.

The weather is cold in January.

Prepositional phrase 'في يناير'.

4

عيد ميلادي في يناير.

My birthday is in January.

Possessive 'عيد ميلادي'.

5

هذا شهر يناير.

This is the month of January.

Demonstrative pronoun 'هذا'.

6

واحد يناير هو يوم عطلة.

January 1st is a holiday.

Date format.

7

نحن في يناير الآن.

We are in January now.

Adverb 'الآن'.

8

يناير هو الشهر الأول.

January is the first month.

Ordinal number 'الأول'.

1

سأبدأ عملي الجديد في يناير.

I will start my new job in January.

Future tense with 'سـ'.

2

هل تمطر في يناير؟

Does it rain in January?

Interrogative sentence.

3

يناير في مصر ليس بارداً جداً.

January in Egypt is not very cold.

Negation with 'ليس'.

4

سأزور جدي في منتصف يناير.

I will visit my grandfather in mid-January.

Compound noun 'منتصف يناير'.

5

تغلق المدارس في أواخر يناير.

Schools close in late January.

Plural noun 'المدارس'.

6

أريد السفر في شهر يناير القادم.

I want to travel next January.

Adjective 'القادم' (masculine).

7

اشتريت هذا المعطف في يناير الماضي.

I bought this coat last January.

Past tense 'اشتريت'.

8

يناير هو أبرد شهر في السنة.

January is the coldest month of the year.

Superlative 'أبرد'.

1

يحتفل الناس برأس السنة في أول يناير.

People celebrate New Year on the first of January.

Verb 'يحتفل' with preposition 'بـ'.

2

من المتوقع أن تنخفض الحرارة في يناير.

Temperatures are expected to drop in January.

Passive-like construction 'من المتوقع'.

3

خططنا لرحلة جبلية في شهر يناير.

We planned a mountain trip in January.

Past tense 'خططنا'.

4

يتميز يناير في بلادنا بالثلوج.

January in our country is characterized by snow.

Verb 'يتميز' (to be characterized).

5

قررت أن أبدأ حمية غذائية في يناير.

I decided to start a diet in January.

Verb 'قررت' followed by 'أن'.

6

يناير هو الوقت المناسب لزيارة دبي.

January is the right time to visit Dubai.

Adjective 'المناسب'.

7

تنتهي الامتحانات عادة في نهاية يناير.

Exams usually end at the end of January.

Adverb 'عادةً'.

8

كان يناير الماضي مليئاً بالمفاجآت.

Last January was full of surprises.

Verb 'كان' (past of to be).

1

تعتبر ثورة ٢٥ يناير حدثاً محورياً في تاريخ مصر.

The January 25 Revolution is considered a pivotal event in Egypt's history.

Passive verb 'تعتبر'.

2

سيتم مراجعة الميزانية السنوية خلال شهر يناير.

The annual budget will be reviewed during January.

Future passive 'سيتم مراجعة'.

3

غالباً ما يشهد يناير اضطرابات جوية في البحر المتوسط.

January often witnesses weather disturbances in the Mediterranean.

Verb 'يشهد' (to witness).

4

بدأت الشركة مشروعها الجديد مع مطلع يناير.

The company started its new project with the onset of January.

Noun 'مطلع' (beginning/onset).

5

لا يقتصر البرد في يناير على المناطق الشمالية فقط.

The cold in January is not limited to northern regions only.

Negation 'لا يقتصر على'.

6

يصادف عيد الغطاس لدى الأقباط في شهر يناير.

Epiphany for Copts falls in the month of January.

Verb 'يصادف' (to coincide/fall on).

7

تزداد مبيعات الملابس الشتوية بشكل ملحوظ في يناير.

Sales of winter clothing increase significantly in January.

Adverbial phrase 'بشكل ملحوظ'.

8

يناير هو الشهر الذي نضع فيه خططنا المستقبلية.

January is the month in which we set our future plans.

Relative clause 'الذي نضع فيه'.

1

يتسم يناير بمسحة من الهدوء بعد صخب الأعياد.

January is characterized by a touch of calm after the hustle of the holidays.

Metaphorical use of 'مسحة' (touch/trace).

2

لطالما كان يناير رمزاً للبدايات الجديدة في الأدب.

January has long been a symbol of new beginnings in literature.

Particle 'لطالما' (long has...).

3

تتجلى قسوة الشتاء في أبهى صورها خلال يناير.

The harshness of winter manifests in its most vivid forms during January.

Verb 'تتجلى' (to manifest).

4

يعكس شهر يناير التباين المناخي الصارخ بين نصفي الكرة الأرضية.

The month of January reflects the stark climatic contrast between the two hemispheres.

Complex subject-object relationship.

5

منذ مطلع يناير، والأسواق تشهد حالة من الركود النسبي.

Since the beginning of January, markets have been witnessing a state of relative stagnation.

Preposition 'منذ' with 'مطلع'.

6

يناير، ذلك الشهر الذي يراوح بين الحنين والرجاء.

January, that month which wavers between nostalgia and hope.

Verb 'يراوح' (to alternate/waver).

7

تستمر الفعاليات الثقافية طوال شهر يناير في العاصمة.

Cultural events continue throughout the month of January in the capital.

Adverb 'طوال' (throughout).

8

لا يمكننا إغفال الأهمية الجيوسياسية لأحداث يناير في المنطقة.

We cannot overlook the geopolitical importance of the January events in the region.

Gerund 'إغفال' (overlooking).

1

يطل علينا يناير بوشاحه الأبيض ليغمر الأرض بالسكينة.

January gazes upon us with its white scarf to immerse the earth in serenity.

Personification and metaphor.

2

إن استقراء البيانات الاقتصادية لشهر يناير يشير إلى تحول جذري.

Extrapolating the economic data for January indicates a radical shift.

Formal particle 'إن' and gerund 'استقراء'.

3

في ثنايا يناير تكمن قصص الصمود في وجه الصقيع.

Within the folds of January lie stories of resilience in the face of frost.

Literary phrase 'في ثنايا' (within the folds).

4

يعد يناير بمثابة حجر الزاوية في التخطيط الاستراتيجي السنوي.

January serves as the cornerstone of annual strategic planning.

Idiomatic 'بمثابة' (serving as/tantamount to).

5

تتداخل الذكريات في يناير لتشكل لوحة من الوجدانية العميقة.

Memories intertwine in January to form a canvas of deep sentimentality.

Verb 'تتداخل' (to intertwine).

6

مهما بلغت برودة يناير، فإن دفء الأمل يبقى متقداً.

No matter how cold January gets, the warmth of hope remains burning.

Conditional 'مهما' and 'فإن'.

7

يناير هو البرزخ الزمني الذي يفصل بين طموحات عامين.

January is the temporal isthmus that separates the ambitions of two years.

Philosophical term 'البرزخ' (isthmus/barrier).

8

تتجذر التقاليد الشتوية في وجدان الشعوب خلال يناير.

Winter traditions take root in the consciousness of peoples during January.

Verb 'تتجذر' (to take root).

Colocações comuns

شهر يناير
أول يناير
منتصف يناير
أواخر يناير
برد يناير
ثورة يناير
مواليد يناير
بداية يناير
طقس يناير
عطلة يناير

Frases Comuns

في يناير القادم
منذ يناير الماضي
خلال شهر يناير
بحلول يناير
مع مطلع يناير
في الأول من يناير
طوال شهر يناير
يناير البارد
نهاية يناير
جدول يناير

Frequentemente confundido com

يناير vs فبراير

يناير vs يونيو

يناير vs يوليو

Expressões idiomáticas

"برد يناير يهد الحيل (January cold breaks one's strength)"
"يناير وجه السنة (January is the face of the year)"
"مثل برد يناير (As cold as January)"
"في غرة يناير (At the very start of January)"
"بين يناير وفبراير (In a short period/transition)"
"يناير يفتح الأبواب (January opens the doors - metaphorical)"
"ثلوج يناير (January snows - meaning abundance)"
"ليالي يناير الطويلة (Long January nights)"
"رياح يناير (January winds - meaning change)"
"شمس يناير (January sun - meaning weak or fleeting warmth)"

Fácil de confundir

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Padrões de frases

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Como usar

Social

Used for planning winter gatherings.

Business

Used for Q1 reports.

Erros comuns
  • Using feminine adjectives with 'يناير'.
  • Confusing it with 'يونيو' (June) because they both start with 'Y'.
  • Forgetting to use 'في' for 'in January'.
  • Misspelling it as 'يناير' without the 'i' sound (Yanayar).
  • Using it exclusively in countries that prefer 'Kanun al-Thani'.

Dicas

Gender Check

Always use masculine adjectives with January. Say 'يناير القادم' not 'القادمة'.

Regional Choice

Use 'Yanayir' in Egypt and 'Kanun al-Thani' in Syria for better local integration.

The 'Month' Prefix

Adding 'Shahr' (month) before 'Yanayir' makes your Arabic sound more fluent and rhythmic.

Long Vowel

Ensure the 'aa' sound in the middle is long enough to distinguish it from other months.

Date Format

In Arabic, the day usually comes before the month: 1 يناير.

New Year

When January starts, say 'Kull 'am wa antum bikhair' (Happy New Year).

News Context

Listen for 'Yanayir' in economic news as it often marks the start of fiscal cycles.

Janus Connection

Remember the god Janus (two faces) to remember the month of transitions.

Maghreb Nuance

In Morocco, 'Yanayir' might be associated with the Amazigh agricultural calendar.

Winter Link

Always associate 'Yanayir' with 'Bard' (cold) to anchor the meaning.

Memorize

Origem da palavra

Latin 'Ianuarius'

Contexto cultural

January 25th is a national holiday (Police Day and Revolution Day).

They will understand 'Yanayir' but almost always write 'Kanun al-Thani'.

Yennayer is a major cultural heritage celebration.

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

Iniciadores de conversa

"ما هي خططك لشهر يناير؟"

"هل تحب الجو في يناير؟"

"متى عيد ميلادك؟ هل هو في يناير؟"

"كيف تحتفل برأس السنة في يناير؟"

"هل تسقط الثلوج في بلدك في يناير؟"

Temas para diário

اكتب عن أهدافك لشهر يناير الجديد.

صف يوماً بارداً في شهر يناير.

ما هو شعورك عندما يبدأ شهر يناير؟

تحدث عن ذكرى مهمة حدثت لك في يناير.

قارن بين يناير والشهور الصيفية.

Perguntas frequentes

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No, it is primarily used in Egypt, Sudan, and the Maghreb. The Levant and Iraq use 'Kanun al-Thani'.

It is masculine, like the word 'Shahr' (month).

You say 'واحد يناير' or 'الأول من يناير'.

It is the winter season (Al-Shita').

Technically 'Yanayirat', but it is almost never used.

No, it is a loanword from Latin.

That is the traditional Aramaic-based name used in the Fertile Crescent.

January 1st is usually a public holiday for New Year's Day.

Similar to MSA, but with the distinct Egyptian 'r' and 'y'.

Yes, people will understand you, but 'Kanun al-Thani' is more common.

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