Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the intricate beauty of Arabic verb patterns to express complex actions, states, and intentions with precision.
- Construct advanced verb forms II through X to expand your vocabulary.
- Utilize the passive voice and subjunctive mood for nuanced communication.
- Navigate irregular root transformations in hollow and defective verbs.
Unlock the rhythm and logic of Arabic verb architecture.
你将学到什么
Explore Arabic verb forms (أوزان) including Forms III-X, the passive voice, and the subjunctive mood.
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阿拉伯语未来时：用 sa 和 sawfa 制定计划 (سـ 和 سوف)Turn present actions into future plans by simply adding
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阿拉伯语动词第三式：社交与共享动作 (فَاعَلَ)第三型动词通过拉长发音把“独自行动”变成“社交互动”，记住 «互动»、«努力» 和 «社交» 这几个关键词就够了！
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阿拉伯语第八式动词 (اِفْتَعَلَ)：表示刻意行动第八型动词通过在词根中加入特殊的字母，把简单的动作变成一种“主观努力”或“相互互动”。常用词包括：«اِسْتَمَعَ»、«اِشْتَغَلَ» 和 «اِتَّصَلَ»。
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否定命令：别这样做！(لا + 切截式)想说“别做某事”？用 «لا» 加上现在时动词的“切断式” (Jussive/Majzoom) 就可以了。记住关键词： «لا»、«静符»、
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缺尾动词：当词尾消失时 (Naqis)当动词词尾是元音时，如果后面要加复数或阴性词尾，那个元音就会“消失”！记住这几个“魔法词”：«消失»、«元音»、«词尾»。
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第六式：“一起做”和“装样子”的动词 (tafāʿala)Form VI is your
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阿拉伯语动词第四式：促使动作发生 (Af'ala)第四式 (أَفْعَلَ) 是你的“使役魔法”，用来表达让某事发生，核心模式是 «أَفْعَلَ»。
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中空动词：消失的中间字母 (Qāla, Rāḥa)当空心动词遇到“我”、“我们”或“你”时，中间的元音会变短，让发音更流畅、更快速！就像
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派生动词的名词形式 (Masdar II-X 式)把复杂的派生动词变成静态名词，这样你就能谈论像“会议”、“更新”和“感受”这样的概念了。
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阿拉伯语虚拟语气：表达愿望与“要”（أريد أن）虚拟语气就像是动词的“变色龙”，当它跟在 «أن» 后面表达愿望或要求时，词尾会从
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阿拉伯语动词第二式：加强与使役 (faʿʿala)第二式
faʿʿala通过双写中间字母，让简单动作变得更有力，通常表示 «使动»、«加强» 或 «现代科技» 动作。 -
阿拉伯语被动语态：如何表达“被做” (فُعِلَ / يُفْعَلُ)掌握
U-I(过去) 和U-A(现在) 的变音魔法，让你说话更有专业范儿！核心词：«فُعِلَ» «يُفْعَلُ» «نائب الفاعل»。 -
阿拉伯语动词第五式：反身动词 (tafa33ala)用第五型
tafa33ala把“对别人做”变成“对自己做”或“变成某种状态”。关键词：«ta- 前缀»、«自反意义»、«动作内转»。
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: Derive the active and passive forms of complex verbs from their three-letter roots.
章节指南
Overview
Welcome to
Advanced Verb Forms and Patternsfor CEFR B1 Arabic learners! This chapter is your gateway to expressing more complex ideas and understanding the nuanced meanings embedded in Arabic verbs. Moving beyond the basic Form I, you will delve into a world where verb patterns, known as أوزان (awzān), dramatically change a verb's meaning, indicating actions like causation, reciprocity, reflexivity, and intention.
Mastering these advanced verb forms—specifically Forms II, III, IV, V, VI, and VIII—along with the passive voice and the subjunctive mood, will significantly expand your communicative abilities. You'll learn to articulate future plans using سـ (sa-) and سوف (sawfa), issue negative commands, and navigate the unique challenges of defective and hollow verbs. This chapter will empower you to move beyond simple statements and engage with Arabic in a richer, more sophisticated way.
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to form and understand complex sentences, express desires and conditions, and recognize how verb patterns shape meaning, making your Arabic much more expressive and accurate. This knowledge is crucial for fluency and for appreciating the depth of the Arabic language.
How This Grammar Works
This section details the mechanics of advanced Arabic verb forms and grammatical patterns, providing essential tools for expressing sophisticated ideas.
Arabic Future Tense: Planning with سـ (sa) & سوف (sawfa)
To express future actions, attach the prefix سـ (sa-) directly to the imperfect (present tense) verb, or use the separate word سوف (sawfa) before the imperfect verb. Both mean
will but سوف (sawfa) often implies a slightly more distant future or a more formal tone.سأذهب إلى السوق غداً.
Sa-adhhabu ilā as-sūqi ghadan.
I will go to the market tomorrow.
سوف ندرس العربية العام القادم.
Sawfa nadrusu al-ʿarabiyyah al-ʿām al-qādim.
We will study Arabic next year.
Arabic Verb Form II (فَعَّلَ / faʿʿala): The
Doubled PatternForm II verbs often indicate intensification, causation, or making something happen. The middle radical of the root is doubled.
عَلَّمَ (ʿallama) - to teach (from عَلِمَ 'alima - to know)
هو يعلّم الطلاب.
Huwa yuʿallimu aṭ-ṭullāb.
He teaches the students.
Arabic Verb Form III (فَاعَلَ / fāʿala): Social & Shared Actions
Form III typically implies interaction, reciprocity, or an attempt to do something with or to someone. It has a long 'ā' after the first radical.
سَاعَدَ (sāʿada) - to help (from سَعَدَ saʿada - to be happy/lucky)
هي تساعد أصدقائها دائماً.
Hiya tusāʿidu aṣdiqāʾahā dāʾiman.
She always helps her friends.
Arabic Verb Form IV (أَفْعَلَ / afʿala): Making Things Happen
Form IV verbs are often causative, meaning
to make someone or something do Xor
to put something into a state of X.It starts with an 'a' prefix.
أَكْرَمَ (akrama) - to honor (from كَرُمَ karuma - to be noble)
أكرم الضيف في بيته.
Akrama aḍ-ḍayfa fī baytihi.
He honored the guest in his house.
Arabic Verb Form V (تَفَعَّلَ / tafaʿʿala): The Reflexive
Self VerbForm V is often the reflexive or passive of Form II, indicating an action done to oneself or a gradual process. It starts with 'ta-' and doubles the middle radical.
تَكَلَّمَ (takallama) - to speak, to talk (from كَلَّمَ kallama - to address)
هو يتكلّم العربية بطلاقة.
Huwa yatakallamu al-ʿarabiyyah biṭalāqah.
He speaks Arabic fluently.
Arabic Verb Form VI (تَفَاعَلَ / tafāʿala): The
Do It Together & Faking It VerbsForm VI often expresses reciprocal action between two or more parties (
doing it together), or pretense (faking it). It starts with 'ta-' and has a long 'ā' after the first radical.تَشَاوَرَ (tashāwara) - to consult together (from شَاوَرَ shāwara - to consult)
تشاوروا حول المشروع الجديد.
Tashāwarū ḥawla al-mashrūʿ al-jadīd.
They consulted together about the new project.
Arabic Verb Form VIII (اِفْتَعَلَ / iftaʿala): The 'Intentional' Pattern
Form VIII often denotes an action done deliberately or for oneself, or acquiring something. It inserts a 't' after the first radical.
اِجْتَمَعَ (ijtamaʿa) - to gather, meet (from جَمَعَ jamaʿa - to collect)
اجتمع الفريق لمناقشة الخطة.
Ijtamaʿa al-farīq li-munāqashati al-khuṭṭah.
The team gathered to discuss the plan.
The Arabic Subjunctive: Expressing 'To' and Desires (أريد أن)
The subjunctive mood is used after certain particles like أن (an - that, to), لكي (li-kay - in order to), or حتى (ḥattā - until, in order to). It indicates purpose, desire, or possibility. The present tense verb's ending changes: a final damma (ـُ) becomes a fatḥa (ـَ), and the final ن (n) is dropped for dual, plural, and feminine singular 'you' forms.
أريد أن أدرس اللغة الإنجليزية.
Urīdu an adrusa al-lughah al-injlīziyyah.
I want to study English.
Arabic Passive Voice: It was done (فُعِلَ / يُفْعَلُ)
The passive voice is used when the doer of the action is unknown or unimportant. For past tense, the first radical gets a damma (ـُ) and the second gets a kasra (ـِ) (فُعِلَ fuʿila). For present tense, the first radical gets a damma (ـُ) and the second gets a fatḥa (ـَ) (يُفْعَلُ yufʿalu).
The direct object of the active verb becomes the subject (نائب الفاعل nāʾib al-fāʿil) of the passive verb.
كُتِبَ الكتاب أمس.
Kutiba al-kitāb ams.
The book was written yesterday.
Negative Commands: Don't do it! (لا + Jussive)
To form a negative command, use لا (lā) followed by the jussive form of the present tense verb. The jussive mood changes verb endings: a final damma (ـُ) becomes a sukūn (ـْ), and the final ن (n) is dropped for dual, plural, and feminine singular 'you' forms. Weak vowels are also dropped in specific cases.
لا تذهب الآن.
Lā tadhhab al-ān.
Don't go now.
Defective Verbs: When endings disappear (Naqis)
Defective verbs are those whose third radical is a weak letter (و or ي). Their endings can change or disappear, especially in the jussive and subjunctive moods.
هو يرمي الكرة. (Imperfect indicative - He throws the ball)
Huwa yarmī al-kurah.
لم يرمِ الكرة. (Jussive - He did not throw the ball)
Lam yarmi al-kurah.
Hollow Verbs: The Disappearing Middle Letter (Ajwaf)
Hollow verbs have a weak letter (و or ي) as their middle radical. This letter often disappears or changes, particularly in the past tense when a suffix begins with a sukūn, or in the jussive mood.
قال (qāla - he said) -> قلت (qultu - I said)
هو يقول الحقيقة. (Imperfect indicative - He says the truth)
Huwa yaqūlu al-ḥaqīqah.
لم يقل الحقيقة. (Jussive - He did not say the truth)
Lam yaqul al-ḥaqīqah.
Nouns from Complex Verbs (Masdars Forms II-X)
Each verb form (II-X) has a specific pattern for its verbal noun, or masdar, which functions like an English gerund or infinitive. Masdars represent the action or state of the verb as a noun.
تعليم (taʿlīm) - teaching (from عَلَّمَ ʿallama - Form II)
استخدام (istikhdām) - use, usage (from اِسْتَخْدَمَ istakhdama - Form X)
Common Mistakes
✗ أريد أن تذهبون إلى الحفلة.
✓ أريد أن تذهبوا إلى الحفلة.
Why: The subjunctive mood drops the final 'ن' for plural verb conjugations.
✗ لا تجلسين هنا! (To a single female)
✓ لا تجلسي هنا!
Why: The jussive mood for a singular feminine 'you' drops the final 'ن'.
✗ كُتِبَ القصة.
✓ كُتِبَتِ القصة.
Why: The passive verb must agree in gender with its subject (نائب الفاعل, nāʾib al-fāʿil), which is feminine here.
✗ لم يقول الطالب شيئاً.
✓ لم يقل الطالب شيئاً.
Why: In the jussive mood, the middle weak vowel of a hollow verb (like قال) is dropped.
✗ المريض لم يشفي.
✓ المريض لم يُشفَ. (Passive) or المريض لم يَشفِ. (Active, if referring to him curing someone)
Why: For defective verbs, the final weak letter is dropped or changed in the jussive. If it's a passive meaning
was not cured, it should be passive voice (يُشفَى / يُشفَ).
Real Conversations
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هل سوف تسافر الصيف القادم؟
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نعم، سأذهب إلى مصر لأزور عائلتي. أريد أن أتعلم المزيد عن تاريخها.
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رائع! لا تنسَ أن تجرب الأطعمة المحلية.
Translation:
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Will you travel next summer?
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Yes, I will go to Egypt to visit my family. I want to learn more about its history.
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Wonderful! Don't forget to try the local foods.
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ماذا حدث هنا؟
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تمّ إصلاح السيارة أمس. كان المحرك يحتاج إلى صيانة.
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وهل تشاورتم مع الميكانيكي قبل الإصلاح؟
Translation:
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What happened here?
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The car was repaired yesterday. The engine needed maintenance.
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And did you consult with the mechanic before the repair?
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لم أستطع أن أفهم الدرس جيداً.
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لا تقلق! يمكننا أن نتشاور معاً بعد الدوام. لا تترك المشكلة تتراكم.
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شكراً لك، هذا سيساعدني كثيراً.
Translation:
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I couldn't understand the lesson well.
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Don't worry! We can consult together after work. Don't let the problem accumulate.
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Thank you, this will help me a lot.
Quick FAQ
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What's the main difference between *sa-* (سـ) and *sawfa* (سوف) for the future tense?
Both indicate the future. *Sa-* (سـ) is generally used for the near future or is more common in spoken Arabic, while *sawfa* (سوف) can imply a slightly more distant future or is preferred in formal contexts. In many situations, they are interchangeable.
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How do I know which verb form (e.g., Form II vs. Form IV) to use for a specific meaning?
Unfortunately, there isn't a simple rule; it requires memorization and exposure. Each form often carries a general semantic connotation (e.g., Form II for intensification/causation, Form IV for causation). Over time, you'll develop an intuition for which form fits a particular meaning from a given root.
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Is the passive voice used often in Arabic?
Yes, the passive voice is quite common in Arabic, especially in news, formal writing, and when the agent of the action is unknown or deliberately omitted. It's an essential part of expressing ideas concisely and formally.
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What is a *masdar* (verbal noun) and why is it important for advanced learners?
A *masdar* is the verbal noun of a verb, representing the action itself (e.g., teaching, understanding). It's crucial because it allows you to use verb meanings as nouns in sentences, which is common in formal Arabic and for expressing abstract concepts or continuous actions. Each verb form has its own specific masdar pattern.
Cultural Context
The intricate system of Arabic verb forms is a testament to the language's depth and precision. These أوزان (awzān) are not just grammatical structures; they are embedded in the very fabric of Arabic thought and expression, allowing speakers to convey subtle nuances with a single word. In classical Arabic literature, poetry, and even contemporary formal speech, the mastery of these forms is highly valued, reflecting a speaker's eloquence and command of the language.
For instance, the use of a Form III verb might imply a social interaction crucial in Arab cultures, while a Form IV verb could highlight the act of initiating or causing something, a common theme in storytelling and discussions of agency. The prevalence of masdars in formal discourse and academic writing also underscores a cultural preference for expressing actions and concepts in their abstract, nominal forms, contributing to the richness and elegance of the language. Understanding these patterns not only improves your grammar but also offers a window into the logical and aesthetic foundations of Arabic communication.
关键例句 (8)
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سوف أسافر إلى اليابان العام القادم.
I will travel to Japan next year.
阿拉伯语未来时：用 sa 和 sawfa 制定计划 (سـ 和 سوف)
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技巧与窍门 (4)
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Keep it short
Use 'sa-' for anything happening today or tomorrow.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 阿拉伯语未来时：用 sa 和 sawfa 制定计划 (سـ 和 سوف)
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寻找 'u' 音线索
如果你听到现在时动词以 'u' 开头（如 yushā-, yusā-），那极大概率是第三型。这是听力中的捷径： «يُسَافِرُ أَخِي إِلَى دُبَي.»
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 阿拉伯语动词第三式：社交与共享动作 (فَاعَلَ)
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别和第十型搞混了
虽然 «اِسْتَمَعَ» 也是以 ist 开头，但这里的 s 是词根的一部分。第十型通常表示“要求”，而第八型表示“刻意去做”。例如： «اِسْتَمَعْتُ إِلَى القِصَّةِ كُلِّهَا.»
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 阿拉伯语第八式动词 (اِفْتَعَلَ)：表示刻意行动
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第一人称例外
你不能用 'لا' 对自己下命令（比如“让我们别...”）。这种形式只能用来指挥“你”，不能指挥“我”。比如： «لا تَذْهَبْ»。
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 否定命令：别这样做！(لا + 切截式)
核心词汇 (5)
سوف (sawfa)
will (future marker)
أراد (arāda)
he wanted
تعلم (taʿallama)
he learned (Form V)
شارك (shāraka)
he participated (Form III)
فعل (fuʿila)
it was done (passive)
Real-World Preview
calendar
Making Plans
Review Summary
- sa/sawfa + imperfect
常见错误
The particle 'an' makes the verb subjunctive, requiring a fatha (a) instead of a damma (u) at the end.
Wrong:
أريد أن أذهبُ
正确:
أريد أن أذهبَ
Both are grammatically correct, but 'sa-' is more common for immediate future.
Wrong:
سوف أذهب غداً
正确:
سأذهب غداً
Passive voice requires specific internal vowel changes (damma then kasra).
Wrong:
كتب (passive)
正确:
كُتِبَ (passive)
本章规则 (13)
Next Steps
You have conquered the verb forms! Keep practicing to make them second nature.
Verb Conjugation Drill
快速练习 (10)
找出现在时前缀中的错误。
هُوَ يَغْلِقُ البَابَ.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: هُوَ يُغْلِقُ البَابَ.
第四式现在时必须以 Damma 开头：«يُغْلِقُ» (他关闭)。
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 阿拉伯语动词第四式：促使动作发生 (Af'ala)
哪个词表示‘等待’？
Select the correct Masdar for Form VIII (intazara):
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: intizār
'Intizār' 是动名词（等待）。'Muntaẓir' 是等待的人。'Tanẓīr' 是理论化（第二形式）。
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 派生动词的名词形式 (Masdar II-X 式)
找出并修正动词 'تذهبين' 中的错误。
أتمنى أن تذهبين إلى الحفلة。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: تذهبي
对于 'أنتِ' (你，女性)，在 'أن' 之后必须去掉末尾的 'nūn'。
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 阿拉伯语虚拟语气：表达愿望与“要”（أريد أن）
找出并修正拼写错误。
修正这句话里的动词：اِزْتَحَمَ السوق بالناس。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: اِزْدَحَمَ السوق بالناس。
当词根以 Zay (ز) 开头时，插入的 Taa (ت) 为了发音方便会变成 Daal (د)。所以 iztahama 变成 izdahama (اِزْدَحَمَ)。
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 阿拉伯语第八式动词 (اِفْتَعَلَ)：表示刻意行动
哪句话正确使用了被动语态？
选择语法正确的句子：
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: سُرِقَ المَالُ.
在被动语态中，宾语 (Al-mal) 变成代主语，必须带合口符 (Al-malu)。
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 阿拉伯语被动语态：如何表达“被做” (فُعِلَ / يُفْعَلُ)
Fill in the blank with the correct particle.
___ أذهب إلى المدرسة غداً.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: سأ
Near future uses 'sa-'.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 阿拉伯语未来时：用 sa 和 sawfa 制定计划 (سـ 和 سوف)
用 (r-s-l) 的正确第四式现在时填空。
أَنَا ___ الرِّسَالَةَ الآن.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: أُرْسِلُ
第四式“我”的现在时前缀带 Damma (U)。«أُرْسِلُ» 意为“我发送”。
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 阿拉伯语动词第四式：促使动作发生 (Af'ala)
用“nasia”（忘记）的正确形式填空。
يا شباب، هل ___ الواجب؟ (Guys, did you ___ the homework?)
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: nasītum
在过去式中，对一群“你们”（antum）说话时，词根n-s-y的“y”会保留：nasītum。
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 缺尾动词：当词尾消失时 (Naqis)
纠正动词“mashā”（走）的错误。
Find and fix the mistake:
Hum mashayū fī al-shāri'. (They walked in the street.)
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Hum mashaw fī al-shāri'.
在过去式中，对于“hum”（他们），弱字母会消失，我们加上“aw”。Mashā -> Mashaw。
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 缺尾动词：当词尾消失时 (Naqis)
用正确的动名词填空。
Please turn off phones before the ___ (iqla' - takeoff).
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: iqla'
我们需要名词‘起飞’（第四形式动名词），而不是动词‘他起飞了’或‘他正在起飞’。
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 派生动词的名词形式 (Masdar II-X 式)
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常见问题 (6)
No, that is redundant and incorrect.
No, the verb remains in the present tense form.
它的核心是“参与”或“互动”。它意味着主语正与他人一起做某事，比如 «رَاسَلَ صَدِيقَهُ» (他与朋友通信)。
使用带有 'u' 音的前缀 (yu-, tu-, nu-, a-)，保留第一个字母后的 alif，倒数第二个字母加 i 音。例如： «يُسَافِرُ»。
它是一种通过在词根开头加 Alif，并在第一个根字母后插入 Taa 构成的动词模式。它让动作带上了“刻意”或“互动”的意味。比如 «اِسْتَمَعَ» 就是专心听。
这意味着主语不仅在做动作，而且深深参与其中或受其影响。它介于“他打破了它”和“它被打碎了”之间。就像 «اِبْتَسَمَ» (微笑) 是主语自己在发出的动作。
