Harakaat Flashcards
(25 cards)
What are harakaat in the Arabic language?
Harakaat are diacritical marks used to indicate short vowels and other phonetic features.
How many primary harakaat are there?
There are three primary harakaat.
What is the harakaat for the short vowel ‘a’?
The harakaat for the short vowel ‘a’ is called ‘fatha’.
What is the harakaat for the short vowel ‘u’?
The harakaat for the short vowel ‘u’ is called ‘damma’.
What is the harakaat for the short vowel ‘i’?
The harakaat for the short vowel ‘i’ is called ‘kasra’.
True or False: Harakaat are used only in written Arabic.
True.
Fill in the blank: The harakaat are essential for understanding __________ in Arabic.
pronunciation.
What is the purpose of using harakaat in Arabic?
Harakaat clarify the pronunciation and meaning of words.
Which harakaat indicates the absence of a vowel?
The sukoon indicates the absence of a vowel.
What is the name of the harakaat used to indicate a long vowel ‘aa’?
The long vowel ‘aa’ is indicated by the ‘maddah’.
True or False: Harakaat can change the meaning of words in Arabic.
True.
What is the harakaat symbol that indicates a doubling of a consonant?
The shadda indicates a doubling of a consonant.
Which harakaat is placed above the letter to indicate a ‘damma’?
The small ‘u’ shaped mark is placed above the letter.
What do you call the harakaat that represents a short ‘a’ sound?
Fatha.
In Arabic script, which harakaat is used for a short ‘i’ sound?
Kasra.
What is the effect of harakaat on the reading of the Quran?
Harakaat are crucial for proper recitation and understanding of the Quran.
Fill in the blank: Harakaat are often omitted in __________ Arabic texts.
informal.
Which harakaat is used to denote a pause in pronunciation?
Sukoon.
What does the harakaat ‘shadda’ look like?
It looks like a small ‘w’ shape placed above a consonant.
True or False: Harakaat are universally used in all Arabic dialects.
False.
What is the significance of harakaat in language learning?
They help learners accurately pronounce and understand Arabic words.
What happens if harakaat are omitted from a word?
The pronunciation and meaning can become unclear or ambiguous.
Which harakaat is used in conjunction with a consonant to indicate it is not pronounced?
Sukoon.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is used to extend the sound of a vowel.
maddah.
