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ماعنده

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root entry discusses the concept of 'nothingness' or 'lack of anything'. It is often used idiomatically to negate the presence of a small or large quantity, or any item at all.

Derived headwords

قرطبةnoun
  1. 1.
    Nothingnessclassical

    A state of utter emptiness or non-existence. It signifies a complete lack of anything.

  2. 2.
    A small amountclassical

    Can refer to a very small quantity of something, often used in negation.

جردحلةnoun
  1. 1.
    Nothingnessclassical

    Similar to قرطبة, it denotes a complete absence or void.

  2. 2.
    A large amountclassical

    Can refer to a significant quantity, often used in a negative context.

كذبذبةnoun
  1. 1.
    Nothingnessclassical

    Denotes a state of non-existence or a complete lack of substance.

ذرحرحةnoun
  1. 1.
    Nothingnessclassical

    Signifies a complete absence or void, similar to other terms used in this context.

Parallel reading

ماعنده قرطعبة وقرطعبة وقرطعبة
He has not a little, nor a lot, nor anything at all.
كجردحلة
Like a great amount (implying nothing).
وكذبذبة
And nothingness.
وذرحرحة
And emptiness.
أي: لا قليل ولا كثير، أو شيء.
Meaning: not a little, nor a lot, or anything.