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جمع القلة

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In Arabic grammar, جمع القلة (Jama’ al-Qillah) refers to the plural of fewness (minor plural). This form of plural is used for quantities ranging from three to ten.

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Why Do Some Arabic Nouns Have Two Plurals? The Minor and Major Plural Explained

Arabic features a special plural form called "minor plural" (جَمْع الْقِلّة), used for small numbers (3-10), contrasting with the "major plural" (جَمْع الْكَثْرة) for larger quantities. This article clarifies when to use forms like أَشْهُر vs. شُهُور for "months" and provides rules and examples for these distinct plural patterns, often overlooked but present in classical texts.