Arabic Verb Conjugation

Learn how to conjugate three-letter Arabic verbs found in the Quran. Use the interactive tools below to understand the patterns and practice conjugating verbs.

Interactive Verb Cards

he wrote

Third Person (Masculine) Singular

كَت
جذر
َبَ
لاحقة
Complete Form:
كَتَبَ

she wrote

Third Person (Feminine) Singular

كَت
جذر
َبَتْ
لاحقة
Complete Form:
كَتَبَتْ

Understanding Arabic Verb Parts

Prefix (سابقة) - Added to the beginning (right side in Arabic)
Root (جذر) - The core of the verb
Suffix (لاحقة) - Added to the end (left side in Arabic)
How to Use:
  • Click "Show Formation" to see how the verb parts combine
  • Select different roots from the dropdown to practice with various verbs
  • Use the tabs to focus on specific person categories
Conjugation Builder
Learn to conjugate Arabic verbs from the Quran - Phase 1: Past Tense Basics

Root: كتب (ka-ta-ba)

Meaning: to write

Current Form to Practice:

third person masculine singular - he wrote

Example from Quran:

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِذَا تَدَايَنتُم بِدَيْنٍ إِلَىٰ أَجَلٍ مُّسَمًّى فَاكْتُبُوهُ

O you who believe! When you contract a debt for a fixed term, write it down.

Surah 2:282

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