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مؤنث سماعي

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مؤنث سماعي (literally, “heard feminine”) is a noun treated as grammatically feminine by established Arabic usage, rather than identified by a feminine suffix; حَرْب “war” and شَمْس “sun” are examples.

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Why is the Word for “War” (حَرْب) Feminine? Arabic Gender Exceptions Explained

Identifying grammatical gender in Arabic can be tricky due to exceptions. This article clarifies feminine indicators (تاء تأنيث, ألف تأنيث ممدودة/مقصورة), then highlights common masculine-looking nouns that are actually feminine (like حَرْب "war" and شَمْس "sun"). It also covers gender for body parts, proper nouns, and nouns that can be both masculine or feminine.