LessonsThe Dual Noun: Inflection, Maqṣūr, Mamdūd and IḍāfahQuiz

قَرَّاءٌ — حَمْرَاءُ — كِسَاءٌ
A mamdūd noun ends in alif followed by hamzah.
Dual formation depends on whether hamzah is original, marks femininity, or replaces an original weak letter.

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What Is a Mamdūd Noun?

The Dual Noun: Inflection, Maqṣūr, Mamdūd and Iḍāfah

قَرَّاءٌ — حَمْرَاءُ — كِسَاءٌ
A mamdūd noun ends in alif followed by hamzah.
Dual formation depends on whether hamzah is original, marks femininity, or replaces an original weak letter.