In-depth reference guides for Arabic grammar concepts and rules.
20 articles
A high-level overview of Arabic grammar covering both Sarf (morphology) and Nahw (syntax).
Learn the difference between definite (معرفة) and indefinite (نكرة) words and their grammatical implications.
Understand how grammatical gender (masculine and feminine) works across nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
Learn about Arabic's three number forms: singular, dual, and plural, and how they affect grammar.
A guide to Arabic broken plurals — irregular plural forms that change the internal word structure.
Learn the rules for forming and using the sound masculine plural in Arabic.
Learn how to form and use the sound feminine plural in Arabic grammar.
A complete guide to attached pronouns (الضمائر المتصلة) and their usage in Arabic.
Learn about detached pronouns (الضمائر المنفصلة) and when to use them in Arabic sentences.
Learn about the five special nouns in Arabic that are declined with long vowels instead of short vowels.
Understand the Five Verbs in Arabic and their special conjugation patterns in different moods.
A comprehensive explanation of tanween (nunation) — its types, rules, and grammatical significance.
Everything you need to know about taa marboota — its pronunciation, function, and grammatical role.
Master the complex rules governing the writing and placement of hamza (ء) in Arabic.
Learn when and why Arabic uses alif maqsoora (ى) instead of regular alif (ا) at the end of words.
Understand the distinction between sun and moon letters and how they affect pronunciation of "al-".
A guide to the complex grammar rules governing numbers and counting in Arabic.
Learn how to construct and understand conditional sentences using إن, لو, إذا, and other particles.
A comprehensive guide to the various negation particles in Arabic and their grammatical effects.
Learn about exception (exclusion) particles in Arabic and how they affect sentence grammar.