The Particle 'That' (Anna): Reporting Facts & Beliefs
أنّ for 'that' followed by nouns, and remember it changes the noun's ending to Accusative.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'Anna' (أنَّ) to connect a main verb to a fact or belief, acting like the English 'that'.
- Use 'Anna' after verbs of perception or belief: 'I know that...' (أعرفُ أنَّ).
- The noun following 'Anna' must be in the accusative case (Mansoub).
- Never start a sentence with 'Anna'; use 'Inna' (إنَّ) for sentence-initial emphasis.
Overview
Mastering the Arabic particle أنّ (anna) is a significant step towards B2 (Upper-Intermediate) fluency. This particle serves as a crucial connector in Arabic, primarily used to report facts, beliefs, or statements in an indirect manner. Functionally similar to "that" in English sentences like "I believe that he is here" or "The news reported that the event was successful," أنّ transforms a simple statement into a subordinate clause, integrating it seamlessly into a larger sentence.
أنّ belongs to a grammatical family known as إنّ وأخواتها (inna wa akhawātuhā), or "Inna and her sisters." These particles are unique because they precede nominal sentences (sentences starting with a noun) and exert a direct influence on their grammatical case. They introduce an element of emphasis, affirmation, or certainty, making the statement that follows more definitive. Understanding أنّ not only enhances your ability to construct complex sentences but also deepens your comprehension of how Arabic conveys information and relationships between ideas.
Without it, your expression of nuanced beliefs and reported information remains limited to simpler structures.
How This Grammar Works
أنّ precedes a nominal sentence, it fundamentally alters the grammatical status of the words within that sentence. A typical Arabic nominal sentence, known as a جملة اسمية (jumla ismiyyah), consists of a subject (المبتدأ, al-mubtada') and a predicate (الخبر, al-khabar), both of which are usually in the Nominative case (مرفوع, marfū‘). For example, الجوُّ جميلٌ (al-jawwu jamīlun) means "The weather is beautiful," with both الجوُّ (subject) and جميلٌ (predicate) ending with a ḍamma (ـُـ) or ḍammatayn (ـٌـ), indicating nominative case.أنّ, this structure undergoes a specific transformation. The original subject (المبتدأ) is no longer simply the subject; it becomes the name of Anna (اسم أنَّ, ism anna), and it is forcibly shifted into the Accusative case (منصوب, mansūb). Concurrently, the predicate (الخبر) becomes the news of Anna (خبر أنَّ, khabar anna), retaining its Nominative case (مرفوع, marfū‘).أنّ.أنّ (and its sisters) function similarly to transitive verbs that take an object. The entire clause introduced by أنّ often behaves as a masdar mu'awwal (المصدر المؤول), a derived infinitive that can act as a single noun in the sentence, frequently serving as a direct object. This conceptualization explains why the noun immediately following أنّ adopts the accusative case; it is, in effect, the emphasized "subject" of this newly formed noun-like clause.علمتُ أنَّ الشمسَ مشرقةٌ ('alimtu anna ash-shamsa mushriqatun, "I knew that the sun is shining"). Here, الشمسَ (ash-shamsa, the sun) is in the accusative case because of أنّ, while مشرقةٌ (mushriqatun, shining) remains nominative.- For singular nouns and broken plurals (
جمع تكسير), the accusative case is typically marked by a fatḥa (ـَـ) or fatḥatayn (ـًـ) if indefinite. For instance,الطالبُ(nominative, the student) becomesالطالبَ(accusative).الكتبُ(nominative, the books) becomesالكتبَ(accusative). - For dual nouns (
مثنى), the nominative ending-ān(ـانِ) changes to-ayn(ـينِ) in the accusative case. Thus,الطالبانِ(nominative, the two students) becomesالطالبينِ(accusative). - For sound masculine plurals (
جمع مذكر سالم), the nominative ending-ūn(ـون) changes to-īn(ـين) in the accusative case. So,المعلمون(nominative, the teachers) becomesالمعلمين(accusative). - For sound feminine plurals (
جمع مؤنث سالم), the accusative case is uniquely marked by a kasra (ـِـ) or kasratayn (ـٍـ) instead of a fatḥa.المعلماتُ(nominative, the female teachers) becomesالمعلماتِ(accusative).
Formation Pattern
أنّ involves a precise sequence and adherence to case rules. The general pattern is: Main Verb/Expression + أنّ + اسم أنَّ (Accusative Noun/Pronoun) + خبر أنَّ (Nominative Predicate). The main verb or expression preceding أنّ often conveys knowledge, belief, or reporting.
البيتُ كبيرٌ (al-baytu kabīrun, "The house is big"). When introduced by أنّ, it transforms: أعتقدُ أنَّ البيتَ كبيرٌ (a'taqidu anna al-bayta kabīrun, "I believe that the house is big"). Here, البيتَ (al-bayta) is now accusative due to أنّ, while كبيرٌ (kabīrun) remains nominative.
أنّ is a pronoun, it does not appear as a detached pronoun (e.g., هو, هي) but rather as an attached pronoun (الضمائر المتصلة, aḍ-ḍamā'ir al-muttaşilah) directly affixed to أنّ. This forms a single, compact word. For example, to say "that he..." you would not use أنّ هو, but أنّهُ (annahu).
أنّ:
أنّ + Attached Pronoun | Meaning |
هو (he) | أنّهُ (annahu) | that he |
هي (she) | أنّها (annahā) | that she |
أنتَ (you m.s.) | أنّكَ (annaka) | that you (m.s.) |
أنتِ (you f.s.) | أنّكِ (annaki) | that you (f.s.) |
أنا (I) | أنّني (annanī) / أنّي (annī) | that I |
نحنُ (we) | أنّنا (annanā) | that we |
هما (they dual) | أنّهما (annahumā) | that they (dual) |
هم (they m.pl.) | أنّهم (annahum) | that they (m.pl.) |
هنَّ (they f.pl.)| أنّهنَّ (annahunna) | that they (f.pl.) |
قالَتْ أنّها ستأتي (qālat annahā satatiy), "She said that she would come." The pronoun ها (hā) is attached to أنّ, serving as its accusative subject.
أنّ:
marfū‘) | Accusative (mansūb) | Example with أنّ clause |
الرجلُ (the man) | الرجلَ | أعلمُ أنَّ الرجلَ كريمٌ. (I know that the man is generous.) |
المهندسانِ (the two engineers) | المهندسينِ | سمعتُ أنَّ المهندسينِ حاضرانِ. (I heard that the two engineers are present.) |
المسلمون (the Muslims) | المسلمين | أرى أنَّ المسلمينَ متحدون. (I see that the Muslims are united.) |
الطالباتُ (the female students) | الطالباتِ | أظنُّ أنَّ الطالباتِ مجتهداتٌ. (I think that the female students are diligent.) |
البيوتُ (the houses) | البيوتَ | قالوا أنَّ البيوتَ جديدةٌ. (They said that the houses are new.) |
خبر أنَّ) always remains in the nominative case, regardless of the noun type. For instance, in أعلمُ أنَّ الرجلَ كريمٌ, كريمٌ (generous) has the nominative ḍammatayn.
When To Use It
أنّ is deployed in various syntactic and semantic contexts, predominantly when you need to embed a confirmed statement or belief within a larger sentence. Its primary function is to introduce a subordinate nominal clause that explains, reports, or confirms information related to the main clause.- 1After Verbs of Knowledge, Certainty, Perception, or Belief: This is the most common application. When you express what you know, believe, think, see, or hear as a definite fact,
أنّis the particle of choice. These verbs introduce the embedded statement as an established reality.
علمتُ أنَّ الامتحانَ سهلٌ.('alimtu anna al-imtiḥāna sahlun.) - "I knew that the exam is easy." (Here,الامتحانَis accusative,سهلٌis nominative.)أعتقدُ أنَّه على حقٍّ.(a'taqidu annahu 'alā ḥaqqin.) - "I believe that he is right." (هُattached pronoun is the accusative subject ofأنّ).رأيتُ أنَّ العملَ كان صعباً.(ra'aytu anna al-'amala kāna ṣa'ban.) - "I saw/realized that the work was difficult." (العملَis accusative.)
- 1To Form a Masdar Mu'awwal (Derived Infinitive): One of the most sophisticated uses of
أنّis its ability to transform an entire nominal clause into a noun-like entity, the masdar mu'awwal. This derived infinitive can then function as the subject, object, or even a prepositional object of a verb in the main clause. This demonstrates theأنّclause's strong noun-like quality.
يسرّني أنَّك نجحتَ في الامتحان.(yasurrunī annaka najaḥta fī al-imtiḥān.) - "It pleases me that you succeeded in the exam." Here, the entire clauseأنَّكَ نجحتَacts as the subject of the verbيسرّني(it pleases me), effectively meaning "Your success pleases me." (Compare toيسرّني نجاحُكَ).تذكرتُ أنَّها كانت مريضةً.(tadhakkartu annahā kānat marīḍatan.) - "I remembered that she was sick." Theأنّclause serves as the direct object ofتذكرتُ.
- 1With Other Particles of
إنّ's Sisters (أخوات إنَّ):أنّis part of a larger family of particles that all similarly render the following noun accusative while keeping the predicate nominative. These particles add various shades of meaning to the embedded clause.
لأنَّ(li-anna): "because." This isلـ(for, to) combined withأنّ.جئتُ مبكراً لأنَّني أردتُ أنْ أعمل.(ji'tu mubakkiran li'annanī aradtu an a'mal.) - "I came early because I wanted to work." (أنّنيis accusative subject).لكنَّ(lākinna): "but, however."كانَ الجوُّ ممطراً لكنَّ الشمسَ ظهرتْ.(kāna al-jawwu mumṭiran lākinna ash-shamsa ẓaharat.) - "The weather was rainy, but the sun appeared." (الشمسَis accusative).كأنَّ(ka'anna): "as if, as though."كأنَّه يطيرُ من الفرح.(ka'annahu yaṭīru min al-faraḥ.) - "As if he is flying from joy." (هُis accusative subject).لعلَّ(la'alla): "perhaps, hopefully." Expresses hope or expectation.لعلَّ اللهَ يرحمُنا.(la'alla allāha yarḥamunā.) - "Perhaps God will have mercy on us." (اللهَis accusative).ليتَ(layta): "if only, I wish." Expresses regret or a wish for something unlikely.ليتَ الشبابَ يعودُ يوماً.(layta ash-shabāba ya'ūdu yawman.) - "If only youth would return one day." (الشبابَis accusative).
أنّ is fundamental for constructing sentences that report information, state facts, or express beliefs, thereby moving beyond simple declarative statements to more complex and nuanced expressions typical of B2-level communication.Common Mistakes
أنّ. Awareness of these common errors, and the reasons behind them, is crucial for accurate and idiomatic Arabic.- 1Failing to Make
اسم أنَّAccusative: This is arguably the most frequent error. The fundamental rule is that the noun or pronoun immediately followingأنّmust be in the accusative case. Forgetting this rule leads to incorrect case endings.
- Incorrect:
أعرفُ أنَّ المديرُ غاضبٌ.(a'rifu anna al-mudīru ghāḍibun.) - (Here,المديرُ, the director, is nominative). - Correct:
أعرفُ أنَّ المديرَ غاضبٌ.(a'rifu anna al-mudīra ghāḍibun.) - (Now,المديرَis correctly accusative). - Remember the declension rules for different noun types (singular, dual, plurals) as outlined in the "Formation Pattern" section.
- 1Confusing
أنّ(anna) withإنّ(inna): Both particles convey emphasis and operate similarly, making the following noun accusative. However, their placement in a sentence is distinct.
إنّ(with a kasra on theألف) is used at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis, or immediately after the verbقال(to say) and its derivatives (يقول,قالت, etc.).أنّ(with a fatḥa on theألف) is used in the middle of a sentence, typically after verbs of knowledge, perception, or belief, and cannot begin a sentence.- Incorrect:
قالَ أنَّه سيأتي.(qāla annahu sa-ya'tī.) - (Afterقال,أنّis incorrect). - Correct:
قالَ إنَّه سيأتي.(qāla innahu sa-ya'tī.) - "He said that he would come." (إنّis correct afterقال). - Incorrect:
أنَّ الطقسَ جميلٌ.(anna aṭ-ṭaqsa jamīlun.) - (Starting a sentence withأنّis incorrect). - Correct:
إنَّ الطقسَ جميلٌ.(inna aṭ-ṭaqsa jamīlun.) - "Indeed, the weather is beautiful." (إنّis correct to begin an emphatic statement).
- 1Confusing
أنّ(with shadda) withأنْ(with sukūn): These look similar but have entirely different functions and grammatical effects.
أنّ(with a shadda on theنون, e.g.,أنَّ) is a particle that introduces a nominal sentence (noun/pronoun + predicate), making its subject accusative.أنْ(with a sukūn on theنون, e.g.,أنْ) is a subjunctive particle (حرف نصب) that precedes and governs a present tense verb, making that verb subjunctive (منصوب). It translates as "to" or "that" in a verb-oriented context.- Incorrect:
أريدُ أنَّ أذهبَ الآن.(urīdu anna adh-haba al-ān.) - (أنّshould not be followed by a verb). - Correct:
أريدُ أنْ أذهبَ الآن.(urīdu an adh-haba al-ān.) - "I want to go now." (أنْcorrectly precedes the subjunctive verbأذهبَ). - Incorrect:
أعلمُ أنْ هو طالبٌ.(a'lamu an huwa ṭālibun.) - (أنْshould not be followed by a noun/pronoun). - Correct:
أعلمُ أنَّه طالبٌ.(a'lamu annahu ṭālibun.) - "I know that he is a student." (أنّcorrectly precedes the nominal clause).
- 1Using Detached Pronouns Instead of Attached Ones: As discussed, when the subject of
أنّis a pronoun, it must attach directly toأنّ.
- Incorrect:
ظننتُ أنَّ هو في البيت.(ẓanantu anna huwa fī al-bayt.) - (Using detachedهو). - Correct:
ظننتُ أنّهُ في البيت.(ẓanantu annahu fī al-bayt.) - "I thought that he was at home." (Using attachedهُ).
Real Conversations
In contemporary Arabic, أنّ is ubiquitous, appearing in contexts ranging from formal news reports and academic papers to casual text messages and social media. While the underlying grammatical rules remain consistent with Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), its presentation and explicit tashkeel (diacritical marks) can vary depending on the medium and formality.
In formal written communication, such as emails or official documents, أنّ is used precisely as prescribed by MSA grammar. For instance, in a professional email, you might encounter: نودُّ إبلاغَكم بأنَّ الاجتماعَ سيعقدُ يومَ الاثنين. (nawuddu i'blāghakum bi-anna al-ijtimā'a sa-yu'qadu yawma al-ithnayn.) - "We wish to inform you that the meeting will be held on Monday." Here, الاجتماعَ (the meeting) is accusative, following بـ (with) + أنّ.
In less formal, yet still generally standard, speech or semi-formal online writing, tashkeel is often omitted. Native speakers instinctively apply the case endings, even if not explicitly written. For example, a news headline might simply state: أنباءٌ تؤكدُ أنَّ الرئيسَ سيزورُ العاصمةَ. (anbā'un tu'akkidu anna ar-ra'īsa sa-yazūru al-'āṣimah.) - "News confirms that the president will visit the capital." The fatḥa on الرئيسَ is understood even if not printed.
In informal spoken Arabic and digital communication like WhatsApp or social media, you will often find أنّ (or its attached pronoun forms) contracted or simplified, sometimes using dialectal variations, especially in Egyptian Arabic (إنّ -> إنّي, إنّك, إنّه, etc., and also using إنّه where MSA would use أنّه). In Levantine and other dialects, you might see انو ('innu) or إنّو ('innō) as a common, simplified form for أنّهُ (annahu).
- WhatsApp message: سمعت انو حفلة بكرة. (sami't innu ḥafla bukra.) - "I heard that the party is tomorrow." (Here, انو is a colloquial simplification of أنّهُ, with حفلة acting as the predicate.)
- Social media comment: أعتقد انو هذا أفضل حلّ. (a'taqidu innu hādhā afḍal ḥall.) - "I think that this is the best solution." (Again, انو represents the subject of the clause in informal usage).
While these informal usages exist, for B2-level learners, it is crucial to first master the MSA rules with full tashkeel and correct case endings. This provides the foundational understanding required to both produce grammatically sound Arabic and to comprehend the underlying structure even when it is not explicitly marked in informal contexts. The ability to switch between formal and informal registers is a hallmark of advanced fluency, built upon a solid grammatical base.
Quick FAQ
- Q: Can
أنّbegin a sentence?
No, أنّ typically cannot begin a sentence. If you need to start a sentence with an emphatic statement equivalent to "Indeed..." or "Verily...", you should use its sister particle إنّ (inna), which also makes the following noun accusative. For example, إنَّ الصبرَ جميلٌ. (inna aṣ-ṣabra jamīlun.) - "Indeed, patience is beautiful."
- Q: What if the noun after
أنّis indefinite? How is its accusative case shown?
If the noun after أنّ is indefinite and singular, its accusative case is typically marked by fatḥatayn (ـًـ), often followed by an ألف (alif). For example, أظنُّ أنَّ رجلاً في البيت. (aẓunnu anna rajulan fī al-bayt.) - "I think that there is a man in the house." For indefinite sound feminine plurals, it would be kasratayn (ـٍـ), e.g., علمتُ أنَّ طالباتٍ مجتهداتٌ. ('alimtu anna ṭālibātin mujtahidātun.) - "I knew that there are diligent female students."
- Q: Is
أنّني(annanī) more correct or formal thanأنّي(annī) for "that I"?
Both أنّني and أنّي are grammatically correct ways to express "that I." أنّني is generally considered slightly more emphatic or formal, while أنّي is a more common and shorter alternative, particularly in less formal written contexts and poetry. You will encounter both frequently, and choosing between them often comes down to stylistic preference or rhythmic considerations in prose.
- Q: What is the primary difference in meaning or emphasis between
إنّandأنّ?
While both إنّ and أنّ convey emphasis, their primary difference lies in their syntactic position and the type of emphasis. إنّ is used to introduce an emphasized statement, making it a new, assertive piece of information, often at the beginning of a sentence or after قال. أنّ is used to report or state as a known or believed fact something that is already implicitly emphasized within the context of a preceding verb or expression. إنّ asserts a fresh statement, أنّ confirms a fact within an existing statement.
- Q: Are there contexts where
أنّis optional, or can be omitted in MSA?
In formal Modern Standard Arabic, أنّ is generally required after verbs of knowledge or belief where it introduces a clear subordinate nominal clause. Omitting it would typically lead to grammatical incorrectness or ambiguity. However, in very informal, colloquial Arabic, especially in spoken dialects, it (or its dialectal equivalent) might be omitted or implicitly understood in certain simple reporting contexts. For B2 learners, maintaining the explicit use of أنّ is crucial for grammatical accuracy and clarity.
- Q: Why are
إنّandأنّreferred to as "sisters" (أخواتها)?
They are called أخواتها (her sisters) because they all belong to a grammatical class of particles (حروف مشبهة بالفعل, ḥurūf mushabbaha bil-fi'l, "particles resembling verbs") that share a common grammatical function: they enter a nominal sentence, make the subject accusative (اسمها منصوب), and keep the predicate nominative (خبرها مرفوع). This family includes إنّ, أنّ, كأنّ, لكنّ, لعلّ, and ليتَ, each adding a specific semantic nuance (emphasis, certainty, comparison, exception, hope, wish) while maintaining the same core syntactic effect on the sentence structure.
Anna with Pronouns
| Pronoun | Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
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I
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أنَّني
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That I
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You (m)
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أنَّكَ
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That you
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You (f)
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أنَّكِ
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That you
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He
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أنَّهُ
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That he
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She
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أنَّها
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That she
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We
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أنَّنا
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That we
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They
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أنَّهم
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That they
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Meanings
The particle 'Anna' functions as a subordinating conjunction used to introduce a subordinate clause, typically translating to 'that' in English.
Reporting Facts
Used after verbs of knowing or saying.
“قالَ إنَّهُ مريضٌ”
“أعرفُ أنَّكَ ذكيٌ”
Expressing Belief
Used after verbs of thinking or hoping.
“أظنُّ أنَّ الوقتَ تأخّرَ”
“آملُ أنَّكَ بخيرٍ”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
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Verb + أنَّ + Noun(acc)
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أعرفُ أنَّ الدرسَ سهلٌ
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Negative
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Verb + أنَّ + Noun(acc) + لا/ليس
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أعرفُ أنَّ الدرسَ ليسَ سهلاً
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Question
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Verb + أنَّ + Noun(acc) + ?
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هل تعرفُ أنَّ الدرسَ سهلٌ؟
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Pronoun
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Verb + أنَّ + Pronoun
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أعرفُ أنَّهُ سهلٌ
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Formality Spectrum
أعتقدُ أنَّهُ مشغولٌ (Expressing opinion)
أظنُّ أنَّهُ مشغولٌ (Expressing opinion)
شايف إنو مشغول (Expressing opinion)
حاسس إنو مشغول (Expressing opinion)
The Anna Connection
Verbs
- عرف know
- ظن think
Case
- منصوب Accusative
Examples by Level
أعرفُ أنَّهُ هنا
I know that he is here
أظنُّ أنَّهُ جيدٌ
I think that it is good
قلتُ أنَّني جاهزٌ
I said that I am ready
أعرفُ أنَّكَ صديقي
I know that you are my friend
سمعتُ أنَّ الحفلَ بدأَ
I heard that the party started
أعتقدُ أنَّ الطقسَ حارٌ
I think that the weather is hot
آملُ أنَّكَ بخيرٍ
I hope that you are well
يقولُ أنَّهُ مشغولٌ
He says that he is busy
أدركتُ أنَّ القرارَ كانَ صعباً
I realized that the decision was difficult
تأكدتُ أنَّ المعلوماتِ صحيحةٌ
I confirmed that the information is correct
أفهمُ أنَّكَ تريدُ المساعدةَ
I understand that you want help
أخبرني أنَّهُ سيسافرُ غداً
He told me that he will travel tomorrow
من الواضحِ أنَّ الاقتصادَ يتحسنُ
It is clear that the economy is improving
أعربَ عن أملِهِ أنَّ السلامَ سيتحققُ
He expressed his hope that peace will be achieved
تبينَ أنَّ الخبرَ كانَ إشاعةً
It turned out that the news was a rumor
أؤكدُ أنَّ المشروعَ سينتهي قريباً
I confirm that the project will end soon
يُشاعُ أنَّ الشركةَ ستعلنُ إفلاسَها
It is rumored that the company will declare bankruptcy
لا شكَّ أنَّ العلمَ هو أساسُ التقدمِ
There is no doubt that science is the foundation of progress
أقرَّ بأنَّهُ ارتكبَ خطأً فادحاً
He admitted that he committed a grave mistake
يُعزى النجاحُ إلى أنَّ الفريقَ عملَ بجدٍ
Success is attributed to the fact that the team worked hard
لقد ثبتَ بما لا يدعُ مجالاً للشكِ أنَّ النظريةَ صحيحةٌ
It has been proven beyond doubt that the theory is correct
يُستشفُ من السياقِ أنَّ الكاتبَ يقصدُ السخريةَ
It is inferred from the context that the writer intends irony
أكدتِ الدراساتُ أنَّ التغيرَ المناخيَ حقيقةٌ ملموسةٌ
Studies have confirmed that climate change is a tangible reality
يُعدُّ من المسلّماتِ أنَّ الحريةَ حقٌ إنسانيٌ
It is considered a given that freedom is a human right
Easily Confused
Both sound similar and use similar structures.
Common Mistakes
أعرف أن الكتاب جميل
أعرف أن الكتابَ جميلٌ
أنني أعرف الحقيقة
إنني أعرف الحقيقة
أظن أن هو ذكي
أظن أنه ذكي
أعرف أنَّ الكتابُ مفيدٌ
أعرف أنَّ الكتابَ مفيدٌ
Sentence Patterns
أظنُّ أنَّ ___ ___
Real World Usage
أعلنتِ الوزارةُ أنَّ القرارَ نهائيٌ
The Accusative Rule
Smart Tips
Use Anna.
Pronunciation
Shadda
The 'n' in Anna has a Shadda, so hold the sound.
Declarative
أعرفُ أنَّهُ ذكيٌ ↘
Falling intonation for statements.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Anna is the 'Connector'—she connects your thoughts to the world.
Visual Association
Imagine a bridge labeled 'Anna' connecting two islands: the 'Verb Island' and the 'Fact Island'.
Rhyme
When you think or say, use Anna in the middle of the way.
Story
Ali wanted to tell his boss he was late. He said, 'I know that I am late.' In Arabic, he used 'Anna' to bridge his knowledge with the fact.
Word Web
Challenge
Write 5 sentences today using 'أعتقدُ أنَّ...' (I think that...) about your daily life.
Cultural Notes
Often use 'Inno' instead of 'Anna'.
Derived from ancient Semitic roots for emphasis.
Conversation Starters
ماذا تعتقد أنَّهُ سيحدثُ غداً؟
Journal Prompts
Common Mistakes
Test Yourself
أعرفُ أنَّ ___ (الطالبُ/الطالبَ) ذكيٌ.
Score: /1
Practice Exercises
1 exercisesأعرفُ أنَّ ___ (الطالبُ/الطالبَ) ذكيٌ.
Score: /1
Practice Bank
10 exercisesأظن ___ (he) مسافرٌ الآن.
أنّ / أعرف / الامتحان / غداً
I feel that I am lucky.
Which one is correct?
Match these particles:
أريد أنّ أذهب إلى البيت.
تأخرتُ لـ___ الزحامَ شديدٌ.
I know that the engineers are here.
أنّها / مشغولة / قالت / إنّها / لا / بل / أظن
Translate to Arabic:
Score: /10
FAQ (1)
No, use Inna instead.
Scaffolded Practice
1
Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
que
Arabic requires case changes.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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