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Root entry · 4 derived lemmasThis root primarily deals with negation and questioning, functioning as a particle. It can also be used as a relative pronoun or an interrogative, indicating 'what' or 'that which'. Its usage is extensive in classical Arabic for various grammatical functions.
Derived headwords
- 1.notboth
A particle used for negating verbs and nominal sentences. It is the most common form of negation.
- 2.whatboth
An interrogative particle used to ask about something.
- 3.that whichboth
A relative pronoun, similar to الذي, referring to an indefinite antecedent.
- 4.how much/manyclassical
Used in exclamatory sentences to express abundance.
- 1.weightboth
The measure of how heavy something is; a unit of mass.
- 2.balanceboth
A device used for weighing or comparing weights.
- 3.sound/utteranceclassical
A spoken word or sound, often used in the context of speech or voice.
- 1.wordboth
A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing.
- 2.utteranceboth
A spoken word or sound.
- 3.statementboth
A formal or explicit declaration or account.
- 1.whisperclassical
A soft or confidential utterance.
- 2.slight soundclassical
A very low or barely audible sound.