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عندد
Root entry · 2 derived lemmasThis root primarily relates to the concept of a way, path, or means to achieve something. It signifies the absence of any such path or the presence of a means, often used in negation to express helplessness or lack of options.
Derived headwords
عِنَدَدnoun
- 1.way, path, meansclassical
A path, route, or method by which something can be achieved or reached. It implies a means of access or a way forward.
مُعَلَنْدَدnoun
- 1.way, path, meansclassical
Similar to 'عِنَدَد', this term denotes a way, path, or means. It is often used in conjunction with 'عِنَدَد' or in similar contexts to express the idea of a route or method.
Parallel reading
ما لي عنه عندد ولا معلندد
I have no way or means to [achieve/reach] it.
أي ما لي عنه بد
Meaning, I have no alternative or escape from it.
ما وجدت إلى ذلك عنددا
I did not find a way to that.
ما وجدت إلى ذلك عنددا وعنددا ومعلنددا
I did not find a way, path, or means to that.
أي سبيلا
Meaning, a way or path.