{"id":5118,"date":"2020-12-12T12:15:05","date_gmt":"2020-12-12T12:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/al-dirassa.com\/en\/?p=5118"},"modified":"2025-07-22T13:03:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T11:03:09","slug":"descriptive-phrase-free-arabic-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/al-dirassa.com\/en\/descriptive-phrase-free-arabic-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Descriptive phrase in Arabic – \u0627\u0644\u0652\u0645\u064f\u0631\u0643\u0651\u064e\u0628\u064f \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0651\u064e\u0648\u0652\u0635\u0650\u064a\u0652\u0641\u0650\u064a | Arabic Free Course"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Descriptive phrase in Arabic - \u0627\u0644\u0652\u0645\u064f\u0631\u0643\u0651\u064e\u0628\u064f \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0651\u064e\u0648\u0652\u0635\u0650\u064a\u0652\u0641\u0650\u064a<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Introduction<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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In Arabic, the descriptive phrase pairs two nouns, with the second acting as an adjective that elucidates the nature of the first. Within this structure, the primary noun, the one being described, is referred to as:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u0627\u064e\u0644\u0652\u0645\u064e\u0646\u0652\u0639\u064f\u0648\u062a\u064f or \u0627\u064e\u0644\u0652\u0645\u064e\u0648\u0652\u0635\u064f\u0648\u0641\u064f.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Subsequently, the second noun, which functions as the descriptive adjective, is termed:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u0627\u064e\u0644\u0646\u0651\u064e\u0639\u0652\u062a\u064f or \u0627\u064e\u0644\u0635\u0651\u0650\u0641\u064e\u0629\u064f.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

These components work in tandem to provide richer context and detail within a sentence.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. Features of the Arabic Descriptive Phrase<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Both \u0627\u064e\u0644\u0652\u0645\u064e\u0648\u0652\u0635\u064f\u0648\u0641\u064f and \u0627\u064e\u0644\u0635\u0650\u0651\u0641\u064e\u0629\u064f harmoniously align in terms of:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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A. Definite (\u0627\u064e\u0644\u0652\u0645\u064e\u0639\u0652\u0631\u0650\u0641\u064e\u0629\u064f) vs. Indefinite (\u0627\u0644\u0646\u0651\u064e\u0643\u0650\u0631\u064e\u0629\u064f)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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In Arabic, the definiteness or indefiniteness of a noun and its accompanying adjective are synchronized.<\/span><\/p>\n

Specifically, if a noun is definite, its adjective will echo that definiteness. Conversely, if the noun is indefinite, its adjective will share that characteristic.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here are a few examples of indefinite nouns:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u0648\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0647\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u0639\u064e\u0630\u064e\u0627\u0628\u064c \u0639\u064e\u0638\u0650\u064a\u0645\u064c<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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And for them is a great punishment. (2:7)<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u0625\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064e\u0647\u064f \u0644\u064e\u0643\u064f\u0645\u0652 \u0639\u064e\u062f\u064f\u0648\u0651\u064c \u0645\u0651\u064f\u0628\u0650\u064a\u0646\u064c<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0indeed, he is to you a clear enemy\u00a0 (36:60)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/al-dirassa.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/arabic_language_free_course_12_02.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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\u00a0\u0633\u064e\u0644\u064e\u0627\u0645\u064c \u0642\u064e\u0648\u0652\u0644\u064b\u0627 \u0645\u0650\u0651\u0646 \u0631\u0651\u064e\u0628\u064d\u0651 \u0631\u0651\u064e\u062d\u0650\u064a\u0645\u064d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

[And] “Peace,” a word from a Merciful Lord. (36:58)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/al-dirassa.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/arabic_language_free_course_12_03.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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\u0648\u064e\u0625\u0650\u0646\u0651\u064e \u0631\u064e\u0628\u0651\u064e\u0643\u064e \u0644\u064e\u0647\u064f\u0648\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0652\u0639\u064e\u0632\u0650\u064a\u0632\u064f \u0627\u0644\u0631\u0651\u064e\u062d\u0650\u064a\u0645\u064f<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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And indeed, your Lord – He is the Exalted in Might, the Merciful. (26:68)<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/al-dirassa.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/arabic_language_free_course_12_04.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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\u0627\u0647\u0652\u062f\u0650\u0646\u064e\u0627 \u0627\u0644\u0635\u0650\u0651\u0631\u064e\u0627\u0637\u064e \u0627\u0644\u0652\u0645\u064f\u0633\u0652\u062a\u064e\u0642\u0650\u064a\u0645\u064e<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Guide us to the straight path\u00a0 (1:6)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/al-dirassa.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/arabic_language_free_course_12_05.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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B. Gender Classification: Masculine or Feminine (\u062c\u0650\u0646\u0652\u0633\u064c)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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In Arabic, adjectives conform to the gender of their associated noun. Hence, a masculine noun will have a masculine adjective, and a feminine noun will be paired with a feminine adjective.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here are some illustrative examples:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u0627\u0644\u0646\u0651\u064e\u062c\u0652\u0645\u064f \u0627\u0644\u062b\u0651\u064e\u0627\u0642\u0650\u0628\u064f\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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It is the piercing star\u00a0 (86:3)<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u0641\u064e\u0633\u064e\u0648\u0652\u0641\u064e \u064a\u064f\u062d\u064e\u0627\u0633\u064e\u0628\u064f \u062d\u0650\u0633\u064e\u0627\u0628\u064b\u0627 \u064a\u064e\u0633\u0650\u064a\u0631\u064b\u0627<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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He will be judged with an easy account (84:8)<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/div>\nhttps:\/\/al-dirassa.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/arabic_language_free_course_12_07.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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In Arabic, a feminine noun is often characterized by the addition of “\u0629” at the end, known as Ta Marbouta. Adjectives corresponding to these nouns will also typically adopt this feature.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here are a few examples of such feminine nouns:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u0641\u064e\u0647\u064f\u0648\u064e \u0641\u0650\u064a \u0639\u0650\u064a\u0634\u064e\u0629\u064d \u0631\u0651\u064e\u0627\u0636\u0650\u064a\u064e\u0629\u064d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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He will be in a pleasant life. (101:7)<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/al-dirassa.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/arabic_language_free_course_12_08.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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\u0646\u064e\u0627\u0635\u0650\u064a\u064e\u0629\u064d \u0643\u064e\u0627\u0630\u0650\u0628\u064e\u0629\u064d \u062e\u064e\u0627\u0637\u0650\u0626\u064e\u0629\u064d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A lying, sinning forelock. (96:16)<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/al-dirassa.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/arabic_language_free_course_12_09.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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C. Numerical Agreement: Singular, Dual, or Plural (\u0627\u064e\u0644\u0652\u0639\u064e\u062f\u064e\u062f\u064f)<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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In Arabic, adjectives align with the numerical form of their associated nouns. This means a singular noun will be paired with a singular adjective, a dual noun with a dual adjective, and a plural noun with a plural adjective.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here are some illustrative examples:<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u0628\u064e\u0644\u0652 \u0647\u064f\u0648\u064e \u0642\u064f\u0631\u0652\u0622\u0646\u064c \u0645\u0651\u064e\u062c\u0650\u064a\u062f\u064c<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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But this is an honored Qur’an (85:21)<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u0628\u064e\u0644\u0652 \u0647\u064f\u0648\u064e \u0622\u064a\u064e\u0627\u062a\u064c \u0628\u064e\u064a\u0650\u0651\u0646\u064e\u0627\u062a\u064c<\/span> \u0641\u0650\u064a \u0635\u064f\u062f\u064f\u0648\u0631\u0650 \u0627\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0630\u0650\u064a\u0646\u064e \u0623\u064f\u0648\u062a\u064f\u0648\u0627 \u0627\u0644\u0652\u0639\u0650\u0644\u0652\u0645\u064e<\/span><\/p>\n

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Rather, the Qur’an is distinct verses [preserved] within the breasts of those who have been given knowledge. (29:49)<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/al-dirassa.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/arabic_language_free_course_12_11.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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2. Grammatical Case Endings: \u0625\u0650\u0639\u0652\u0631\u0627\u0628\u064c<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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In Arabic, adjectives mirror the grammatical case of the nouns they modify. Hence, if a noun is in the nominative, accusative, or genitive case, its corresponding adjective will adopt the same case:<\/span><\/p>\n

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