If you are still confused, please continue to read | Why are they called moon-letters? For this and other Arabic grammar concepts, I recommend checking this for English speakers |
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Moon letters cause no changes to the preceding definite article | So, basically the Sun letters are the ones to watch out for |
In other words, it only affects pronunciation and vocalization, not the spelling.
2Does it start with a Sun letter? Below is a breakdown of the steps explaining the application of Moon and Sun letters rule to Arabic words and letter we encounter:• Any Arabic letter not in this list is called a Moon letter | How are the Sun letters pronounced with the definite article? Why are they called Sun letters? I have also seen many advanced non-native speakers of Arabic who butcher the Sun letters |
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What are the Sun and Moon letters? While it is totally normal and okay to make mistakes when we are learning, if this is not addressed early on, it becomes a chronic mistake and habit that is very hard to fix | This is how the words end up |