No. 41 in Arabic
ان
The Arabic word "أنْ" means "that" (used as a conjunction).
In a sentence
أعرف أنَّ السماء زرقاء.
I know that the sky is blue.
Here, 'أنَّ' is used as a subordinating conjunction to introduce a subordinate clause indicating a reported statement or fact.
من الممكن أنْ ينجح في الامتحان.
It is possible for him to pass the exam.
Here, 'أنْ' is used as a particle to introduce a regular subjunctive verb in its bare form, denoting the infinitive in English.
إنْ درَست بجد، ستنجح.
If you study hard, you will succeed.
Here, 'إنْ' is used as a conditional particle to introduce a conditional clause indicating a scenario or assumption.
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