Adjectives and Diphthongs Flashcards
1
Q
When an adjective ends with a vowel + mater ה, what happens when suffixes are added?
A
The adjective loses the vowel + mater.
2
Q
What are the characteristics of the attributive adjective?
A
It normally follows the noun and agrees with it in gender, number, and definiteness.
3
Q
What are the characteristics of the predicate adjective?
A
It does not have the article, but it agrees with the noun in gender and number. It usually precedes the noun.
4
Q
What are the two Hebrew diphthongs?
A
י◌ַ◌ and ו◌ָ◌
5
Q
What can י◌ַ◌ contract to?
A
י◌ֵ◌
6
Q
What can ו◌ָ◌ contract to?
A
וֺ
