Present Tense & the Five Verbs

Arabic present tense has unique rules, especially when it comes to the “Five Verbs” (الأفعال الخمسة). In this lesson, you’ll learn how to form the present tense and understand how the verb form changes depending on pronoun and plurality. We break down how verbs begin with specific prefixes and end with suffixes. You’ll see examples of the Five Verbs, understand what makes them distinct, and learn when to use them. This lesson clears up common confusion for new learners.