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Arabic frequency list

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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