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grammatical gender
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Grammatical gender (الجنس): In Arabic, grammatical gender is a system where nouns, pronouns and adjectives are classified as either masculine (مذكر) or feminine (مؤنث).
The Ultimate Guide to Gender-Neutral Language in Arabic
This guest article by Lisa Schor examines gender-inclusive language in Arabic, discussing grammatical androcentricity, societal taboos, and how the Quran's language influences the debate. It offers practical strategies for gender-neutral communication.
How to Write Large Numbers in Arabic: A Detailed Grammatical Breakdown
Writing Arabic numbers involves intricate rules for singular, plural, gender, and case. This article details the construction of a challenging number like 22,222 men, offering a step-by-step grammatical analysis.
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.
