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يقوي (verb)

He strengthens; to make or become stronger.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'قوي' (qawiyy) sounding like 'cow-ee'. Imagine a very strong cow that can lift heavy things. This strong cow is...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using <mark class='bg-blue-200 dark:bg-blue-800 px-0.5 rounded'>يقوي</mark> when 'يقوى' (to become strong) is intended. → Use 'يقوى' when the subject is becoming strong on its own. Use <mark class='bg-blue-200 dark:bg-blue-800 px-0.5 rounded'>يقوي</mark> when an agent is making something strong.

Incorrect subject-verb agreement, especially with non-human plurals. → Non-human plural subjects typically take a feminine singular verb form. For example, 'Exercises strengthen the heart' should be 'التمارين تقوي القلب' (tuqawwī), not 'يقوون' (yuqawwūn).

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