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Grammar (nahw) is fun: Learn about syntax, conjugations and I’rab.
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Is it possible to cut off the ن in كانَ?
In certain situations, we can delete the ن of the verb كان. This happens in the jussive mood (مجزوم) and is used in the Quran.
Al-Jazeera Arabic Grammar Test: A Survival Guide
Al-Jazeera offers a grammar test. There are a couple of pitfalls. So, reason enough to take a look at the most important Arabic grammar topics.
English tenses in Arabic – a comprehensive guide
The English tenses are not always easy to translate into Arabic. An overview of all English tenses and moods and how to express them in Arabic.
How do you form the imperative of قالَ in the dual?
Arabic roots with weak letters are tricky. If you want to express "say!" (you both - dual) in Arabic, you use قُولا. Why do we keep the و here? An analysis.
What kind of word is حُرِّيّةٌ in Arabic?
In Arabic, abstract words related to politics, economics or science like حُرِّيّةٌ often follow a certain model: the مصدر صناعيّ
Arabic Conditionals: Part 3 – ف and Tenses
This three-part series of articles is designed to get the trouble out of the way once and for all. Part three is about the Fa' (ف) and the tenses.
Arabic Conditionals: Part 2 – Particles and Words
This three-part series of articles is designed to get the trouble out of the way once and for all. Part two is about the conditional words (mainly إن and إذا).
Arabic Conditionals: Part 1 – The Basics
This three-part series of articles is designed to get the trouble out of the way once and for all. Part one is about the basics.
What is the function of the Aleph in كَتَبُوا?
The Aleph at the end of third-person plural verbs is there for protection.
Arabic Verbs: The Vowel on the Second Root Letter
The vowel on the second root letter of an Arabic verb reveals many things about the character and personality of the verb.
