Why does Waw (و) only have two forms?

Waw never joins to the letter after it, so it only has an isolated form and a final form (joined from the letter before).

What positional forms does this worksheet cover?

Waw never joins to the letter after it, so it has only two forms. The worksheet covers both of its forms — isolated (و) and final (ـو).

What words start with Waw (و)?

Common examples are وردة (flower) and ولد (boy).

Arabic Letter Waw (و) Worksheet – Free Printable PDF for Kids

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grade-1

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alphabet

Subject

Trace and write Waw (و), the twenty-seventh letter of the Arabic alphabet. Waw is a small round head with a tail that curves down below the line, and no dots. This worksheet practises both of its forms — isolated (و) and final (ـو), with stroke-direction arrows.

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Font3A

Layout

Lined

Line Gap

Script

Naskh

Age

EarlyChildhood

Format

PDF / A4

About this worksheet

Waw (و) is the twenty-seventh letter of the Arabic alphabet. It is pronounced as a “w”, like in “water”, or a long “oo” sound when it works as a vowel.

Waw is a small round head with a tail that curves down below the line, and no dots. This worksheet practises both of its forms — isolated (و) and final (ـو), with stroke-direction arrows to guide each movement.

You will find Waw at the start of everyday words such as وردة (flower) and ولد (boy). Writing tip: Close the round head before sweeping the tail down below the line.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce the Arabic letter Waw (و)?: Waw is pronounced as a “w”, like in “water”, or a long “oo” sound when it works as a vowel.
Why does Waw (و) only have two forms?: Waw never joins to the letter after it, so it only has an isolated form and a final form (joined from the letter before).
What positional forms does this worksheet cover?: Waw never joins to the letter after it, so it has only two forms. The worksheet covers both of its forms — isolated (و) and final (ـو).
What words start with Waw (و)?: Common examples are وردة (flower) and ولد (boy).

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