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Arabic grammar C2 · Lesson 1 of 4

The ḥāl and the absolute object

The says in what state something happens. It is an indefinite noun in the accusative, so it takes the extra alif: , .

The absolute object repeats the verbal noun of the verb for emphasis or manner: , . It is accusative too.

The says what is counted or measured: , , . All three follow the tanween rules: , with no alif after taa marbuta.

Examples

  • دخل المعلم مبتسما.
  • شكرته شكرا جزيلا.
  • في الفصل ثلاثون طالبا.
  • خرجت البنت مسرعة.
  • هي أحسن منه خطا.