LessonsThe Predicate as a Single Expression: Causal Linkage, Clauses, Verbs and NounsQuiz

وَأَمَّا كَوْنُهُ فِعْلًا فَلِلتَّقَيُّدِ
The predicate may be cast as a verb in order to connect the predication with one of the three temporal divisions.

A verb form can convey the occurrence of an event together with temporal orientation. A noun does not necessarily encode such an orientation in the same way.

This does not mean that the verb form always specifies an exact moment on a clock. Past and non-past expressions are further interpreted in context; additional indications may narrow the intended time.

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Why a predicate may be expressed as a verb

The Predicate as a Single Expression: Causal Linkage, Clauses, Verbs and Nouns

وَأَمَّا كَوْنُهُ فِعْلًا فَلِلتَّقَيُّدِ
The predicate may be cast as a verb in order to connect the predication with one of the three temporal divisions.

A verb form can convey the occurrence of an event together with temporal orientation. A noun does not necessarily encode such an orientation in the same way.

This does not mean that the verb form always specifies an exact moment on a clock. Past and non-past expressions are further interpreted in context; additional indications may narrow the intended time.