Questions & Answers about المرآة هناك.
How can I tell if the word المرآة is masculine or feminine?
You can tell it is feminine because it ends with the letter Taa' Marboota (ة). In Arabic, the vast majority of nouns ending in this special letter are feminine.
Since المرآة ends with ة, should I pronounce a 't' sound at the end?
If you say the word by itself or pause after it, it simply sounds like an 'ah' or 'a' at the end. However, if you read the sentence fluidly without stopping, the ة does make a 't' sound that connects into هناك.
Where is the word for 'is' in this sentence?
There is no word for 'is' here. Arabic does not use a present tense verb for 'to be.' By simply placing the definite noun المرآة (the mirror) next to the location هناك (there), you automatically create the complete sentence 'The mirror is there.'
What is the wavy line over the middle letter in المرآة?
That symbol is called a Madda (آ). It is a shorthand way of writing a glottal stop (a sudden catch in your throat) followed immediately by a long 'aa' vowel. Instead of awkwardly writing two Alifs in a row, Arabic combines them into this single symbol.
Learn المرآة هناك and more in Arabic
All course content and exercises are completely free — no paywalls, no trial periods, no signup needed.
- ✓ Practice with interactive exercises
- ✓ Track your progress with spaced repetition
- ✓Learn at your own pace — completely free