What Is Tanween in Arabic? Understanding Double Vowel Marks - Lesson 3
In our previous Arabic lesson, we introduced a second type of vowel used for consonant vocalization. Earlier, we covered short vowels within the Arabic alphabet. Now, we’ll explore end-of-word vowels, known as “tanween” in Arabic.
Double vowels exclusively mark the end of words. They consist of short vowels with the addition of the sound “N.” For instance, the short vowel “oo” (damma) becomes the double vowel “oon,” “a” (fatha) transforms into “ane,” and “I” (kasra) evolves into “een.
1. The three types of Tanween
In Arabic, the double vowel “oon” is referred to as “dammatan.”
ٌ
The double vowel “een” is called “kasratan” in Arabic:
ـٍ
The double vowel ‘ane” is called “fathatan” in Arabic:
ـًا
2. Tanween: Doubling of Final Vowels
In Arabic, the end-of-word double vowel mark is known as “Tanween.” It plays a crucial role in specifying the definiteness of nouns, distinguishing between definite and indefinite names. Understanding how Tanween functions may not be immediately apparent, but it’s essential for us to master its correct pronunciation and usage.
Please note that most double vowels consist of the repetition of the same two vowels, with the exception of “fathatan,” a double fatha composed of two fatha marks followed by an Alif. Also, when “fathatan” serves as the vowel for the letter (ةً), there’s an exception to the ending Alif.
3. Tables of Arabic Letters with Tanween Markings
Listen to the Arabic Alphabet Pronunciation with End-of-Word Double Vowels (Tanween)
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
أٌ | إٍ | ءًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
بٌ | بٍ | بًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
تٌ | تٍ | تًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
ثٌ | ثٍ | ثًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
جٌ | جٍ | جًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
حٌ | حٍ | حًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
خٌ | خٍ | خًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
دٌ | دٍ | دًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
ذٌ | ذٍ | ذًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
رٌ | رٍ | رًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
زٌ | زٍ | زًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
سٌ | سٍ | سًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
شٌ | شٍ | شًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
صٌ | صٍ | صًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
ضٌ | ضٍ | ضًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
طٌ | طٍ | طًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
ظٌ | ظٍ | ظًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
عٌ | عٍ | عًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
غٌ | غٍ | غًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
فٌ | فٍ | فًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
قٌ | قٍ | قٌ |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
كٌ | كٍ | كًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
لٌ | لٍ | لًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
مٌ | مٍ | مًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
نٌ | نٍ | نًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
هٌ | هٍ | هًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
وٌ | وٍ | وًا |
Dammatan | Kasratan | Fathatan |
|---|---|---|
يٌ | يٍ | يًا |
Conclusion
In our upcoming lesson, we’ll explore long vowel marks in the Arabic language, inshaAllah.
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