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ا • (ʔalif) The first letter in traditional abjad order, which is used in place of numerals for list numbering (abjad numerals). It is followed by ب (b).
Written as ا or 𐪑, spelled as ألف or 𐪑𐪁𐪐 and transliterated as alif, it is the first letter in Arabic and North Arabian. Together with Hebrew aleph, Greek alpha and Latin A, it is descended from Phoenician ʾāleph, from a reconstructed Proto-Canaanite ʾalp "ox".
Since “أ” involves a glottal stop, learners often confuse it with similar sounds, such as the Arabic “ا” (Alif without the hamza), which is simply a long “a” sound.
Arabic Alphabets: Learn how to write, pronounce, and practice the Arabic letter ảlĩf̊ (أ). This comprehensive guide covers its correct formation, sound, and usage with interactive exercises for mastering this essential Arabic character.
The first letter of the Arabic alphabet is aleph (also written alif) and it is the first letter of the Semitic abjads.
For example, Alif (ا) is a vowel that lengthens the sound of the letter before it, while Bā’ (ب) is pronounced by pressing the lips together. The articulation varies for other letters like Thā’ (ث), which involves placing the tongue between the upper and lower teeth, or Ḥā’ (ح), which is produced from the middle of the throat.
Let’s begin with looking at your basic forms of the letter أ. Initial ا , Medial ـا , Final ـا . Alif with a fatHha: أَ as in the word أناناس meaning “pineapple”. Alif with a kasra: إِ as in the word إصْبَع meaning “finger”. Alif with a damma: أُ as in the word أُذُن meaning “ear”.
يستخدم هذا الحرف في بداية اسم الشخص لتمييز منصبه مثل: « أستاذ = أ»، وفي بعض الأحيان يشار به إلى تصنيف سلعة أو منتج أو أي شيء آخر على أنه من الدرجة الأولى مثل: «فئة ا».
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