In the Nif’al binyan, roots that begin with nun (נ) undergo assimilation in the present tense. The nun disappears, and the second root letter is doubled with a dagesh. The verb להינשא (“to get married”) is a clear example of this pattern.
Example
- נ.שׂ.א → להינשא (to get married)
- נִשָּׂא – he gets married
- נִשֵּׂאת – she gets married
- נִשָּׂאִים – they (m.pl.) get married
- נִשָּׂאוֹת – they (f.pl.) get married
Quick Summary for Learners
- In Nif’al present tense with Peh‑Nun roots, nun disappears.
- The second root letter doubles with a dagesh.
- Pattern: נִ– + doubled consonant + vowel + ending.
- Example: נִשָּׂא.