"كُنْتُم" is an Arabic verb form that translates to "you were" in English. It is the second person plural past tense of the verb "كَانَ," which means "to be." This form is used when addressing a group of people, indicating that they existed or were in a certain state at a specific time in the past. In Arabic grammar, "كُنْتُم" is part of the larger system of verb conjugation, which changes based on the subject's number and gender. Understanding this verb form is essential for constructing sentences in the past tense, especially when discussing events or situations involving multiple individuals, such as الأصدقاء or العائلة.