LessonsThe Subjunctive Imperfect and Its GovernorsQuiz

أَنْ يَتَعَلَّمَ — لِيَتَعَلَّمَ
In an yataʿallama, an is overt. In li-yataʿallama, the textbook analyzes the subjunctive as governed by understood an after purpose-lām.

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Overt versus Understood Governor

The Subjunctive Imperfect and Its Governors

أَنْ يَتَعَلَّمَ — لِيَتَعَلَّمَ
In an yataʿallama, an is overt. In li-yataʿallama, the textbook analyzes the subjunctive as governed by understood an after purpose-lām.