Forming the Dual in Arabic Grammar

Arabic has a unique way of expressing two of something — known as the “dual” form. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to form dual nouns using the appropriate suffixes for both masculine and feminine nouns. We’ll also show how these forms change based on grammatical case (nominative, accusative, genitive). Dual forms are used frequently in Arabic, especially when describing pairs or quantities of two. You’ll see plenty of real-world examples and sentence structures that use the dual properly. Understanding the dual helps you move beyond singular/plural and adds a new layer to your grammar foundation. This is a must-learn topic for intermediate learners.