Navigating Dialectal Boundaries: A Comparative Study of Mutual Intelligibility and Communication Strategies Between Moroccan and Palestinian Arabic Speakers in Turkey

Ashraf Salma

Abstract: This comparative study investigates mutual intelligibility and communication strategies between Moroccan and Palestinian Arabic speakers residing in Turkey. Focusing on informal spoken interactions, the research explores how phonological, lexical, and syntactic differences shape comprehension and miscommunication. By analyzing recorded conversations and instances where English is employed as a bridge language, the study reveals how participants navigate dialectal boundaries through code-switching, simplification, and clarification. Findings illuminate the influence of historical and sociolinguistic contexts on each dialect and underscore the adaptive strategies that facilitate cross-dialectal understanding in a multicultural environment.

Keywords: Moroccan Arabic, Palestinian Arabic, mutual intelligibility, cross-dialect communication, sociolinguistics

How to Cite?: Ashraf Salma, "Navigating Dialectal Boundaries: A Comparative Study of Mutual Intelligibility and Communication Strategies Between Moroccan and Palestinian Arabic Speakers in Turkey", Volume 15 Issue 2, February 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 227-232, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26123042020, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26123042020