Form 6 in Arabic
Form 6 is similar to Form 3, as it also includes an alif (ا) after the first consonant.
However, like Form 5, it adds the prefix t (ت), resulting in the pattern: تَفاعَلَ – يَتَفاعَلُ.
This form expresses a reciprocal meaning of Form 3, indicating that the action is mutual and occurs between two or more parties.
Here is a comparison between Form 3 and Form 6 for a better understanding of the differences:
Now, let’s take a look at some verbs in Form 6:
The pattern for the verbal noun is: تَفاعُل
The active participle pattern is: مُتَفاعِل
The passive participle pattern is: مُتَفاعَل
As you can see, only a small change distinguishes the active from the passive participle.
Here are some examples:
