Dal (د) Arabic Letter
Learn how to recognise Dal, compare its joining forms, understand its articulation cue, and practise it without confusing visual recognition with verified pronunciation.
What does Dal look like?
A short curved stroke that does not connect to the following letter. Find Dal د, name its dots, and point to the part of the shape that stays familiar when it joins.
How to approach the Dal sound
The compact transliteration cue is “d”, but transliteration cannot reproduce every Arabic sound. The physical orientation for this letter is: Tongue tip touches near the upper front teeth. Listen to an approved model and ask a teacher to verify uncertain attempts.
Dal example
Practise writing and finding Dal
Start with the main Dal shape, write from right to left, then add any dots only after the body is clear.
Point to Dal among two familiar letters.
Name its dots and the stable part of its shape.
Trace the main body before adding dots.
Find Dal in its example and one joined form.
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Frequently asked questions
How is the Arabic letter Dal pronounced?
Dal is represented here as “d”. Its articulation cue is: Tongue tip touches near the upper front teeth. English spelling is only an approximation, so use an approved audible model or teacher correction for accuracy.
What are the four forms of Dal?
The isolated, initial, medial, and final teaching forms shown on this page are د، د، ـد، ـد. The exact form used depends on position and whether neighbouring letters connect.
What can children confuse with Dal?
Remember that Dal breaks the joining line on its left.
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