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Singular, dual and plural

Meaning

A short sequential lesson with examples and review cards.

Explanation

Arabic distinguishes one, two and more than two. Muslimani is the nominative dual, and muslimuna the sound masculine plural. Kutub is the broken plural of kitab: the internal pattern changes.

muslimun

مُسْلِمٌ

muslimun

one Muslim man

muslimani

مُسْلِمَانِ

muslimani

two Muslim men (nominative)

muslimuna

مُسْلِمُونَ

muslimuna

Muslim men (nominative plural)

kutubun

كُتُبٌ

kutubun

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