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VIII-verb

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Form VIII verbs (الفعل المزيد بحرف) in Arabic are derived by inserting a “t” (ت) after the first root letter. This form often conveys a reflexive or passive meaning.

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License to Spell

In intelligence, precision is paramount - even in spelling. A misplaced همزة can distort meaning and expose linguistic incompetence, as the CIA learned in an Arabic recruitment flyer.
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Cutting the Qiblah

The direction of prayer should not be interrupted - at least not in the written form of the Arabic word.
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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.