In the Huf’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 מֻגָּשׁ (“is served/presented”) from the root נ.ג.שׁ is a clear example of this pattern.
Example
- נ.ג.שׁ → להיגש / להיות מוגש (to be served, to be presented)
- מֻגָּשׁ – he is served / presented
- מֻגֶּשֶׁת – she is served / presented
- מֻגָּשִׁים – they (m.pl.) are served / presented
- מֻגָּשׁוֹת – they (f.pl.) are served / presented
Quick Summary for Learners
- In Huf’al present tense with Peh‑Nun roots, nun disappears.
- The second root letter doubles with a dagesh.
- Pattern: מֻ– + doubled consonant + vowel + ending.
- Example: מֻגָּשׁ.