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ضقا

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of poverty and destitution. It describes a state of lacking resources and being in need.

Derived headwords

ضَقَاverb
  1. 1.
    to become poorclassical

    To become poor or destitute; to fall into a state of poverty.

ضَقَاءٌnoun
  1. 1.
    povertyclassical

    The state or condition of being poor; destitution.

Parallel reading

ضقا الرجل إذا افتقر
The man became poor when he was in need.