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Arabic Verb Forms
Arabic verbs follow predictable patterns. Learning these patterns unlocks thousands of words!
**Form I (فَعَلَ)** - Basic meaning
عَلِمَ = he knew
**Form II (فَعَّلَ)** - Intensive/Causative
عَلَّمَ = he taught (caused to know)
**Form III (فَاعَلَ)** - Mutual action
قَاتَلَ = he fought (mutual killing attempt)
**Form IV (أَفْعَلَ)** - Causative
أَنزَلَ = he sent down (caused to descend)