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قرل

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes a type of water bird known for its keen eyesight, hunting prowess, and cautious nature. It is frequently used in proverbs to exemplify alertness, swiftness, and foresight. The name 'Qurla' is also mentioned as a personal name.

Derived headwords

القُرلىnoun
  1. 1.
    Water birdboth

    A small water bird, known for its ability to catch fish, its swiftness, and its sharp hunting skills. It is often described as hovering over the water's surface, using one eye to look into the depths and the other to watch for danger.

  2. 2.
    Proverbial exampleclassical

    Used in proverbs to represent someone who is extremely alert, cautious, or quick to act.

أحزم من قرلى — More prudent than Qurla
أخطف من قرلى — Quicker than Qurla
أحذر من قرلى — More cautious than Qurla
قرلىname
  1. 1.
    Man's nameclassical

    A personal name for a man who is known for never missing a meal or gathering.

Parallel reading

القرلى: طائر؛ وفي الأمثال: أحزم من قرلى، وأخطف من قرلى، وأحذر من قرلى
Al-Qurla: a bird; and in the proverbs: more prudent than Qurla, quicker than Qurla, and more cautious than Qurla.
القرلى طائر صغير من طيور الماء يصيد السمك
Al-Qurla is a small water bird that catches fish.
إن قرلى طير من بنات الماء صغير الجرم، سريع الغوص، حديد الاختطاف، لا يرى إلا مرفرفا على وجه الماء على جانب
Qurla is a small-bodied water bird, quick to dive, sharp in snatching, and is only seen hovering on the water's surface to the side.
يهوي بإحدى عينيه إلى قعر الماء طمعا، ويرفع الأخرى في الهواء حذرا
It dives with one eye into the bottom of the water greedily, and raises the other into the air cautiously.
يا من جفاني وملا، ... نسيت أهلا وسهلا ومات مرحب لما ... رأيت مالي قلا إني أظنك تحكي، ... بما فعلت، القرلى
O you who have shunned me and become weary... you have forgotten family and greetings, and welcome has died when... I saw that my possessions were few. I think you are imitating, by what you have done, Al-Qurla.
كن حذرا كالقرلى، إن رأى خيرا تدلى، وإن رأى شرا تولى
Be cautious like Al-Qurla; if it sees good, it descends, and if it sees evil, it turns away.
ما أرى قرلى عربيا
I do not think Qurla is an Arabic word.
ويروى كن بصيرا كالقرلى، يقال: إنه إذا أبصر سمكة في قعر البحر انقض عليها كالسهم
And it is narrated: 'Be as observant as Al-Qurla.' It is said that if it spots a fish at the bottom of the sea, it swoops down on it like an arrow.
وإن رأى في السماء جارحا مر في الأرض
And if it sees a bird of prey in the sky, it passes over the land.
ويقال: قرلى اسم رجل لا يتخلف عن طعام أحد
And it is said: Qurla is the name of a man who never misses anyone's meal.