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Gender and ta marbuta

Meaning

A short sequential lesson with examples and review cards.

Explanation

The ending ة often marks feminine gender. In pause it usually sounds a/ah, and in connected construction it sounds t.

rahmatun

رَحْمَةٌ

rahmatun

mercy — feminine

rahmatullah

رَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ

rahmatullah

Allah's mercy; ة is pronounced t

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