LessonsEleven Semantic Properties of Form V (Tafaʿʿul): Response, Affectation, Avoidance, Adoption, and MoreQuiz

تَعَلَّمَ
Translation: He learned.
Its radicals are ʿ-l-m. The initial tāʾ is added, and the middle radical lām carries shaddah.

ItemForm
Rootع ل م
Simple formعَلِمَ
Form IIعَلَّمَ
Form Vتَعَلَّمَ

Form II can describe what a teacher does; Form V here describes the learner's acquisition. Their subjects and meanings must not be confused.

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