LessonsNoun Case Classes: Type 4 — The Six NounsQuiz

مُكَبَّرَةً means the noun must be in its regular, non-diminutive form.

أَخُوكَ: the ordinary “your brother” form; the condition is met.
أُخَيُّكَ: a diminutive, “your little brother,” which uses ordinary vowel endings.
جَاءَ أُخَيُّكَ، رَأَيْتُ أُخَيَّكَ، مَرَرْتُ بِأُخَيِّكَ.
Translation: Your little brother came; I saw your little brother; I passed by your little brother.

The special wāw/alif/yāʾ pattern no longer applies to this diminutive.

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Condition 1: Not Diminutive

Noun Case Classes: Type 4 — The Six Nouns

مُكَبَّرَةً means the noun must be in its regular, non-diminutive form.

أَخُوكَ: the ordinary “your brother” form; the condition is met.
أُخَيُّكَ: a diminutive, “your little brother,” which uses ordinary vowel endings.
جَاءَ أُخَيُّكَ، رَأَيْتُ أُخَيَّكَ، مَرَرْتُ بِأُخَيِّكَ.
Translation: Your little brother came; I saw your little brother; I passed by your little brother.

The special wāw/alif/yāʾ pattern no longer applies to this diminutive.