Independent and Auxiliary Verbs in Arabic: Grammatical and Semantic Analysis
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article analyzes the syntactic and semantic features of verbs in the Arabic language. In particular, verbs are categorized into independent ( مات لعف) and auxiliary (صقان لعف) types, examining their roles in sentence structure, their impact on the subject and predicate, and their function in conveying meaning. Using the example of "Kana and its sisters" (اَه تاَوَخَأَو َناَك), the article highlights the significance of auxiliary verbs in sentence construction and their role in expressing various semantic states. Both classical grammatical sources and modern linguistic approaches are examined in this study. The analysis also explores how auxiliary verbs influence tense and aspect in nominal sentences. Furthermore, the study addresses the interplay between verb types and their contextual usage in Arabic discourse.
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7214916701