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حال
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In Arabic grammar, حال refers to the circumstantial adverb or state. It describes the condition or state of the subject or object at the time the action of the verb occurs. The حال is typically in the accusative case and provides additional information about how, when, or in what state the action is performed.
Key uses of إِنَّ in Arabic Grammar
The particle إِنَّ is often misused. In fact, there are not many situations when you have to use it. An overview.
Free online Arabic grammar test from Al-Jazeera
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.
How to tell adjectives and حال apart
The adjective and حال are often confused and mistranslated in Arabic. Checking whether the targeted word is definite or not will help.
The role of و in كُلُّ عامٍ وَأَنْتُمْ بِخَيْرٍ
What's the function of وَ in the saying: كُلُّ عامٍ وَأَنْتُمْ بِخَيْرٍ? It is a dubious one. Most grammarians say that you don't need the وَ and that it would be of better Arabic style to skip it! Let's see why.
Mastering grammatical analysis in Arabic: How to do the إعراب
Parsing Arabic sentences to determine the function and case of their parts can be a headache. Many people struggle with the إعراب. But there is a formula.
Understanding gender in Arabic: Is حرب masculine or feminine?
Oddly enough, حرب, the Arabic word for war, is feminine. There are many words in Arabic that look or feel masculine but are actually feminine.
