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نائب الفاعل

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The نائِبُ الْفاعِلِ is a key concept in Arabic grammar. It literally means “the substitute or deputy of the subject.” It comes into play when a verb is changed from the active voice (المعلوم) to the passive voice (المجهول).

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The Ultimate Guide to the Arabic Passive Voice (المبني للمجهول)

Arabic's passive voice is unique and far less common than in English. This article simplifies its rules, detailing how to form passive verbs in both past and present tenses. You'll also learn about active verb forms (like Stem V and VII) that surprisingly carry a passive meaning, and how different verb types handle passive conjugation.