LessonsNoun Case Classes: Type 6 — Sound Masculine Plural and Related FormsQuiz

In the sound masculine plural, the essential stem of the singular remains and a suitable ending is added.

مُسْلِمٌ: one Muslim man.
مُسْلِمُونَ: Muslim men, nominative.
مُسْلِمِينَ: Muslim men, accusative or genitive.

Caution: Do not apply this rule to every plural automatically; first identify the noun class.

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Understanding the Sound Masculine Plural

Noun Case Classes: Type 6 — Sound Masculine Plural and Related Forms

In the sound masculine plural, the essential stem of the singular remains and a suitable ending is added.

مُسْلِمٌ: one Muslim man.
مُسْلِمُونَ: Muslim men, nominative.
مُسْلِمِينَ: Muslim men, accusative or genitive.

Caution: Do not apply this rule to every plural automatically; first identify the noun class.