Morphology Lesson 5: The Verbal Noun (المَصْدَر)
After mastering past and present tense conjugations, we now explore a powerful noun form that expresses actions abstractly — the Verbal Noun (المصدر).
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What is المَصْدَر?
المَصْدَر The Verbal Noun expresses the concept of an action without specifying time or subject, like English "-ing" forms or infinitives.
"he wrote" → "writing"
"he studied" → "studying"
"he went" → "going"
Why Learn Verbal Nouns?
Quranic & Formal Arabic
Frequently used in classical texts and religious contexts
Noun Functionality
Can take definite article الـ and case endings
Vocabulary Building
Recognize abstract concepts derived from verbs
Common Form I Patterns
| Pattern | Verb | Verbal Noun | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| فِعَالَة | كَتَبَ | كِتَابَة | writing |
| فُعُول | جَلَسَ | جُلُوس | sitting |
| فَعْل | أَكَلَ | أَكْل | eating |
| فُعُول | خَرَجَ | خُرُوج | exiting |
| فَعَال | ذَهَبَ | ذَهَاب | going |
Note: The pattern often depends on the verb's transitivity and original voweling.
Interactive Practice
Match these common verbs to their verbal nouns:
Usage in Sentences
"I love reading in the morning"
"Traveling is a pleasure"
"He began going to the city"
Mastery Tips
You've Expanded Your Arabic Toolkit!
Verbal nouns unlock abstract thinking and advanced expression in Arabic.
Next lesson: Derived Verb Forms (II-X) (الأوزان المشتقة)
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