Arabic nouns are either masculine or feminine. Usually when referring to a male, a masculine noun is usually used and when referring to a female, a feminine noun is used. In most cases the feminine noun is formed by adding a special character, the ta marbuta ـة ة, to the end of the masculine noun.
examples:
Mu'alim(ah)* - Mualim -teacher
Ustath(ah)- Ustath -professor/teacher
Talib(ah) -Talib- student
Sadiq(ah) -Sadiq -friend
Muslim(ah) -Muslim -Muslim
Mubtadi(ah)- Mubtadi- beginner
Mutarjim(ah) -Mutarjim -translator
I hope i was clear, and if there are any Qs please PLEASE ask. Inshallah we will have a Quiz on this part.
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