LessonsDual and Plural of Mamdud and Maqsur NounsQuiz

Sometimes the final hamzah is neither an original root letter nor a feminine marker. Under the rule taught here, that hamzah may either remain or change to waw.

سَمَاءٌ → سَمَاءَانِ
The hamzah remains.

سَمَاءٌ → سَمَاوَانِ
The hamzah changes to waw.

Both forms are valid here. This option must not be transferred to the previous two categories: original hamzah remains, while feminine hamzah changes to waw.

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Mamdud: When Both Dual Forms Are Allowed

Dual and Plural of Mamdud and Maqsur Nouns

Sometimes the final hamzah is neither an original root letter nor a feminine marker. Under the rule taught here, that hamzah may either remain or change to waw.

سَمَاءٌ → سَمَاءَانِ
The hamzah remains.

سَمَاءٌ → سَمَاوَانِ
The hamzah changes to waw.

Both forms are valid here. This option must not be transferred to the previous two categories: original hamzah remains, while feminine hamzah changes to waw.