The conditional is a very important item in Arabic, as it is in other languages. I consider it to be an essential item to be mastered by the non-native student of the language, which is why I have included it in Part II of this book and not Part III, which contains elements of lesserContinue reading “D: The Conditional”
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C: The Future
The future in Arabic is very easy. In fact, it is so easy that I am not even going to provide a drill on it. If you cannot understand the future, then run for Congress. The future particle in Arabic is شَوْفَ It is placed before the imperfect verb. So “I will go toContinue reading “C: The Future”
B: Quadriliteral Verbs
Quadriliteral verbs have roots made of four consonants instead of the usual three. They exist in four forms, only two of which occur with any frequency. Once you master these verbs, you will be finished with your review and mastery of the Arabic verb system. The quads (as the quadriliterals are called) are very easyContinue reading “B: Quadriliteral Verbs”
A: Forms IX and X
Form IX verbs are extremely rare and are used only in reference to colors and to physical and mental defects. The complete conjugations are in the charts at the end of this book. The Form IX pattern is إفْعَلَّ (the hamza on the prefix is elidable just as in Forms VII and VIII). A commonlyContinue reading “A: Forms IX and X”
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