201 ARABIC VERBS

The “201 Arabic Verbs” by Raymond Scheindlin is a comprehensive reference guide designed to help learners of Arabic understand the full conjugation patterns of commonly used Arabic verbs. Here’s a summary of its key contents:

• Verb Selection: The book includes 201 fully conjugated verbs, selected primarily from M. Brill’s Basic Word List of the Arabic Daily Newspaper. However, some verbs are included for their grammatical patterns even if they’re not commonly used.

• Structure: Verbs are organized alphabetically by root. When multiple verbs share a root, they’re ordered by grammatical form (e.g., Form I, II, etc.).

• Conjugation Forms: Each verb is presented in all major conjugated forms—past, present, imperative, active and passive participles, etc.—in both active and passive voices.

• Weak Verb Patterns: Special emphasis is placed on covering a wide range of weak verb patterns to serve as paradigms for similar verbs.

• Translations and Notes: English translations are concise, and notes clarify differences in masdar (verbal noun) forms and inflected participles, particularly for weak verbs.

• Index and Usability: The index allows students to find verbs by pattern, serving as a practical tool to apply learned conjugation rules to other verbs they encounter.