LessonsMultiple Points of Resemblance, Ironic Contrast and Simile MarkersQuiz

والأصل في نحو الكاف
Other expressions that indicate similarity are related in function to the comparative kāf.

Mithl conveys likeness, naḥw can refer to a corresponding kind or manner, and shibh expresses resemblance. Their grammatical position differs from that of a prefixed comparison particle because these expressions can be nouns.

Examples:
«هٰذَا مِثْلُ ذَاكَ» — This is like that.
«هٰذَا شِبْهُ ذَاكَ» — This resembles that.
«هٰذَا نَحْوُ ذَاكَ» — This is of that kind or manner.

None automatically specifies which property is shared. The interpreter must still examine the statement, its setting and the intended aspect of resemblance.

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The comparative expressions mithl, naḥw and shibh

Multiple Points of Resemblance, Ironic Contrast and Simile Markers

والأصل في نحو الكاف
Other expressions that indicate similarity are related in function to the comparative kāf.

Mithl conveys likeness, naḥw can refer to a corresponding kind or manner, and shibh expresses resemblance. Their grammatical position differs from that of a prefixed comparison particle because these expressions can be nouns.

Examples:
«هٰذَا مِثْلُ ذَاكَ» — This is like that.
«هٰذَا شِبْهُ ذَاكَ» — This resembles that.
«هٰذَا نَحْوُ ذَاكَ» — This is of that kind or manner.

None automatically specifies which property is shared. The interpreter must still examine the statement, its setting and the intended aspect of resemblance.