كِتَابُ زَيْدٍ
Translation: Zayd’s book.
Kitābu is the muḍāf; Zaydin is the muḍāf ilayh.
Semantic annexation to a definite proper name makes the first noun definite.
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Class 5: Semantic Iḍāfah
Conclusion: Definite and Indefinite Nouns
كِتَابُ زَيْدٍ
Translation: Zayd’s book.
Kitābu is the muḍāf; Zaydin is the muḍāf ilayh.
Semantic annexation to a definite proper name makes the first noun definite.