LessonsDiptote Causes — Verb Patterns and Their ConditionsQuiz

An ordinary diptote takes genitive fatḥa. Earlier lessons explained that a suitable definite article or iḍāfa construction can restore genitive kasra.

This lesson focuses on the ordinary use of proper names such as Aḥmad. Do not mechanically attach al- to every proper name.

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Definite Article and Iḍāfa: A Reminder

Diptote Causes — Verb Patterns and Their Conditions

An ordinary diptote takes genitive fatḥa. Earlier lessons explained that a suitable definite article or iḍāfa construction can restore genitive kasra.

This lesson focuses on the ordinary use of proper names such as Aḥmad. Do not mechanically attach al- to every proper name.