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دنقع

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe a state of extreme poverty or destitution. It is used to denote a person who has become impoverished, likely to the point of being unable to sustain themselves.

Derived headwords

دَنْقَعَverb
  1. 1.
    to become poorclassical

    To become extremely poor or destitute. This verb signifies a transition into a state of severe financial hardship.

Parallel reading

دَنْقَعَ الرَّجُلُ
The man became poor.
افْتَقَرَ
He became poor.