Guides and references for the Arabic syntax (Nahw) course.
20 articles
An introduction to the science of Nahw and its importance in understanding Arabic sentences.
Understanding the fundamental classification of Arabic words into nouns, verbs, and particles.
Learn about Arabic sentences that begin with a noun — their structure, rules, and examples.
Learn about Arabic sentences that begin with a verb — their structure and components.
A deeper dive into the subject and predicate in Arabic nominal sentences.
Understanding the system of case endings that marks grammatical roles in Arabic.
When and why Arabic words take the nominative case ending (الرفع).
Understanding when and why Arabic words take the accusative case ending (النصب).
When and why Arabic words take the genitive case ending (الجر).
A comprehensive guide to Arabic prepositions and how they affect the nouns that follow them.
Understanding how the definite article works in Arabic, including sun and moon letters.
Master the possessive/genitive construction that links two nouns together in Arabic.
How adjectives must agree with the nouns they describe in Arabic grammar.
Learn how to use Arabic demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those).
How to use Arabic relative pronouns to create relative clauses (who, which, that).
Understanding the particles that enter upon nominal sentences and change their case endings.
How كان and related verbs modify nominal sentences to add tense and meaning.
Understanding the accusative state description that answers "how?" in Arabic sentences.
A complete overview of the Nahw course structure, topics covered, and what to expect.
Frequently made errors in Arabic syntax and how to avoid them.