nunation
Arabic noun ending
Nunation is the addition of a final n-sound to a word, particularly in Semitic languages like Arabic.
In Arabic grammar, nunation (called tanwin) marks indefinite nouns with a nasal ending: kitabun (a book) versus al-kitab (the book).
The term appears primarily in linguistic and grammatical discussions of Arabic and related languages.
Lack of clear boundaries
- declensionNoun form variation
- nominativeCase marking sentence subjects
- accusativeCase for direct objects
- genitiveCase expressing ownership
morphology · nominal · dual · masculine · feminine · agreement · syntax · definiteness
Symbol modifying letter pronunciation
- harakatArabic vocalization marks
- Arabic scriptSemitic consonantal alphabet
- superscriptRaised typographical character
- subscriptText below the line
Manner of speaking words
- articulationClear vocal expression
- phonemeMinimal distinctive sound unit
- syllableUnit of pronunciation
- consonantIn agreement with
assimilation · word-final · nasalization · phonology · allophone · gemination
Culture passed by speech
- liturgicalOf public worship rites
- memorizationCommitting information to recall
indefiniteness
Lack of clear boundaries
- declensionNoun form variation
- nominativeCase marking sentence subjects
- accusativeCase for direct objects
genitive · morphology · nominal · dual · masculine · feminine · agreement · syntax · definiteness · article
diacritic
Symbol modifying letter pronunciation
- harakatArabic vocalization marks
- Arabic scriptSemitic consonantal alphabet
- superscriptRaised typographical character
pronunciation
Manner of speaking words
- articulationClear vocal expression
- phonemeMinimal distinctive sound unit
- syllableUnit of pronunciation
consonant · assimilation · word-final · nasalization · phonology · allophone · gemination
oral tradition
Culture passed by speech
- liturgicalOf public worship rites
- memorizationCommitting information to recall
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