LessonsThe Predicate of Mā and Lā Resembling LaysaQuiz

Supplementary example: «مَا الطَّالِبُ مُجْتَهِدًا» = The student is not hardworking.
mā governs like laysa.
al-ṭālibu is its nominative noun.
mujtahidan is its accusative predicate.
This ending reflects the governing construction, not an inherent property of the word.

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The Predicate of Mā and Lā Resembling Laysa

Supplementary example: «مَا الطَّالِبُ مُجْتَهِدًا» = The student is not hardworking.
mā governs like laysa.
al-ṭālibu is its nominative noun.
mujtahidan is its accusative predicate.
This ending reflects the governing construction, not an inherent property of the word.