Lesson 13: Adjectives & Descriptions
Adjectives in Arabic (الصفات)
Adjectives in Arabic follow the noun and match it in gender, number, and definiteness.
Common Quranic Adjectives
| Arabic | Meaning | Feminine Form |
|---|---|---|
| كَبِير | Great / Big | كَبِيرَة |
| عَلِيم | All-Knowing | عَلِيمَة |
| غَفُور | Most Forgiving | غَفُورَة |
| رَحِيم | Most Merciful | رَحِيمَة |
| حَكِيم | All-Wise | حَكِيمَة |
Rule: Adjective Follows the Noun
كِتَابٌ كَرِيمٌ (kitābun karīmun) = a noble book — the adjective كَرِيم follows and matches the noun كِتَاب.