Learn Arabic Letters: The Letters from (س) to (ك)

Asmaa Akl

30 Dec 2019

In continuation of our “Learn Arabic Letters” series and moving on from our previous article ‘Learn Arabic letters: The Letters from أ to ز’, it is now time to focus on the Arabic letters (س) to (ك) and their different forms. As we previously mentioned, it is fundamental to learn Arabic letters in the process of learning the Arabic language, and since, unlike Latin letters, Arabic letters differ in form depending on their placement in a word, it is important to study and practice these different forms for each letter in order to be able to recognize them in Arabic texts.

The Seen (س) and Sheen (ش)

 

The Seen س and Sheen ش are a category of Arabic letters that have a similar form when they are placed at the start, middle and end of a word.

(Excerpts from Nour Academy's Interactive Arabic Letters)

 

This category of Arabic letters can only take their independent form the end of a word when the letter before it doesn’t have a form that connects with the following letter. Let's take a look at how these letters are pronounced and written in Arabic words.

(Excerpts from Nour Academy's Interactive Arabic Letters)

 

The Saad (ص) and Daad (ض)

 

The Saad (ص) and Daad (ض) are also category of Arabic letters that have a similar form when they are placed at the start, middle and end of a word. Similar to the previous category, this category of Arabic letters can only take their independent form at the end of a word.

(Excerpts from Nour Academy's Interactive Arabic Letters)

 

Let's practice the form of these Arabic letters when placed in different Arabic words:

(Excerpts from Nour Academy's Interactive Arabic Letters)

 

The Taa (ط) and Thaa (ظ)

 

The Taa (ط) and Thaa (ظ) are another category of Arabic letters that have a similar form when they are placed at the start, middle and end of a word. Similar to the previous two categories, this category of Arabic letters can only take their independent form at the end of a word.

(Excerpts from Nour Academy's Interactive Arabic Letters)

 

Here are some examples of the form of these Arabic letters when placed in different Arabic words:

(Excerpts from Nour Academy's Interactive Arabic Letters)

 

The Aien (ع) and Ghein (غ)

 

Another category of Arabic letters that have a similar form when they are placed at the start, middle and end of a word is the Aein عand Ghein غ. Similar to the previous categories, this category of Arabic letters can only take their independent form at the end of a word.

(Excerpts from Nour Academy's Interactive Arabic Letters)

 

The following are some examples of their different forms when placed in different Arabic words:

(Excerpts from Nour Academy's Interactive Arabic Letters)

 

The Faa (ف)

 

The Faa (ف) is an Arabic letter that can be placed at the start, middle or end of a word. It can also be placed in its independent form but only at the end of a word.

 

Let's look at some examples of the different forms Faa (ف) in Arabic words:

 

 

The Qaf (ق) and Kaaf (ك)

Last but not least, these two letters might be a bit confusing for the foreign tongue, the difference in pronunciation could be seen in the /q/ sound in Quarrel, in which you can hear a pronunciation similar to that of the letter ق and the /k/ sound in Cake, in which you can hear a pronunciation similar to that of the letter ك. This category of Arabic letters can be placed at the start, middle and end of a word as well as independently as long as it’s at the end of a word.

(Excerpts from Nour Academy's Interactive Arabic Letters)

 

Here are some examples of the different placements of these Arabic letters:

(Excerpts from Nour Academy's Interactive Arabic Letters)

 

We come to an end in our article; we hope it was a fruitful and eye-opening read for you. If you wish to further learn Arabic letters, check our “Learn Arabic Letters” classes at Nour Academy. Also stay tuned for more articles about Arabic letters and many more relevant subjects. Additionally, if you have already mastered the Arabic letters you can apply directly to our “Learn Arabic classes".