Elementary Arabic Syntax 2
The MĀ‘ Accusative
What is the mā' accusative?
The mā' accusative is a noun in the accusative state mentioned after a wāw that has the meaning of with. For example: ماتَ المریضُ و طلوعَ الشمس (The patient died with the rising of the sun.)What are the conditions of the mā' accusative?
The conditions for the mā' accusative is that it is preceded by:
• A verbal sentence: سِر و الشَّارعَ (Travel by the street.)
• Or, the interrogative mā: ما شأنک و أخاهُ (What is your status with his brother?)
• Or, the interrogative kayf: کیف أنتَ و العِلمَ (How are you with respects to knowledge?)