Morphology (الصرف) · beginner
The Root System · نظام الجذور
Most Arabic words come from 3-letter roots
2 Quran examples
Arabic words are built from root letters (usually 3). Understanding roots helps you recognize related words.
Example Root: ك-ت-ب (k-t-b) - related to writing
Example Root: ع-ل-م (ʿ-l-m) - related to knowledge
In the Quran· tap the reference to open the verse
Tips to remember
- 1الْكِتَـٰبُ (the book) shares root ك-ت-ب with كَتَبَ (he wrote)
- 2عَلَّمَ (he taught) is Form II of root ع-ل-م