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What (ام) vs. Who (َنم)
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Meaning “What” “Who”
Usage Used for irrational things Used for rational beings
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(َ لقاعَريَغ), e.g. non-living (َلقاع). Three categories
things, animals, plants include humans, jinns, and
etc. angels.
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Example What is this? (اذهَام) Who is he? (اذهَنم)
ARIC Arabic Class Notes – Part 2 (ver. 1) 8
