LessonsSeven Semantic Functions of Form VI (Tafāʿul): Reciprocity, Multiplicity, Pretence, Response, Equivalence, and Independent UsesQuiz

TypeForm VIEquivalent formMeaning
Basic-form equivalenceتَعَالَىعَلَاRose / became elevated
Form IV equivalenceتَيَامَنَأَيْمَنَEntered Yemen

The first comparison relates Form VI to the basic triliteral; the second relates it to Form IV. The base and meaning matter, but so does identifying the form of the verb with which the comparison is made.

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Equivalence: With the Basic Form or Form IV?

Seven Semantic Functions of Form VI (Tafāʿul): Reciprocity, Multiplicity, Pretence, Response, Equivalence, and Independent Uses

TypeForm VIEquivalent formMeaning
Basic-form equivalenceتَعَالَىعَلَاRose / became elevated
Form IV equivalenceتَيَامَنَأَيْمَنَEntered Yemen

The first comparison relates Form VI to the basic triliteral; the second relates it to Form IV. The base and meaning matter, but so does identifying the form of the verb with which the comparison is made.