Apokopat
German
editEtymology
editFrom Apokope (“apocope”), due to the fact that some forms of this mood have no final vowel (compared to final -u in the respective indicative forms, and -a in the subjunctive).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editApokopat m (strong, genitive Apokopats, plural Apokopate)
- (Arabic grammar) jussive; apocopate (a verbal mood with vague or miscellaneous senses, occurring after particles and in conditional clauses)
Usage notes
edit- In German terminology of Arabic grammar, this mood is not commonly referred to as the jussive mood (Jussiv).
Declension
editDeclension of Apokopat [masculine, strong]