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لا

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily deals with negation and prohibition. It is used to deny the existence or occurrence of something, or to forbid an action. It can also express disapproval or rejection.

Derived headwords

لاparticle
  1. 1.
    notboth

    A particle used to negate a verb or a nominal sentence.

  2. 2.
    noboth

    Used as a response to a question, indicating negation.

حبذاparticle
  1. 1.
    how good it isclassical

    An expression of strong approval or admiration, often used to praise something.

Parallel reading

لا تحبذني تحبيذا
Do not say to me 'how good it is'.
لا تقل لي حبذا
Do not say to me 'how good it is'.