Level 2 - Followers
In Arabic grammar, followers (التَّوَابِع) refers to a group of grammatical constructs that share the concept of following.
They are called "followers (الـتَـوَابِع)" because they follow* the word that precedes them. They are mainly used for clarification, completion, and so on.
Analyze each conjunction particle individually: waw (و): Connects two syntactic elements as equals without implying sequence or contrast, fa (ف): B follows A quickly
Particles حروف العطف are tiny words that control grammar and meaning. The particle ثُمَّ indicates sequential order, for example: ظَهَرَتْ الأزْهارُ ثُمَّ الـثِّمَارُ
When constructing semantic emphasis it is necessary to add a pronoun (الضَّمِير) to the emphasizing word, which agrees with the emphasized noun in gender and number.
The Construction is the connection between the conjoined (المعطوف) and the element it is conjoined to (المعطوف عليه) using one of the particles:و ف أو أم ثم بل حتى لكن لا
Arabic Conjunction Particles Explained: حروف العطف (و، ف، ثم، أو، أم، لكن) with examples, grammar rules, and cultural context. Ideal for beginners & advanced learners
Emphasis (التَّوْكِيد) in Arabic refers to words or constructions used to strengthen or reinforce a statement. There are two types of emphasis: Semantic and Verbal