ي
Root entry · 3 derived lemmasThis entry discusses the Arabic preposition 'ي' (yā), which has a wide range of meanings and uses. It can denote time, accompaniment, cause, elevation, and can be a substitute for other prepositions like 'ب' (bi), 'إلى' (ilā), and 'من' (min). It also functions in emphasis, compensation, and expressions of wonder.
Derived headwords
- 1.preposition of time/circumstanceboth
Used to indicate the time or circumstance in which an event occurs.
- 2.preposition of accompanimentboth
Indicates that something is with something else.
- 3.preposition of cause/reasonboth
Denotes the reason or cause for something.
- 4.preposition of elevation/superiorityboth
Signifies being above or superior to something.
- 5.synonym for 'ب'classical
Can be used interchangeably with the preposition 'ب' (bi).
- 6.synonym for 'إلى'classical
Can be used interchangeably with the preposition 'إلى' (ilā).
- 7.synonym for 'من'classical
Can be used interchangeably with the preposition 'من' (min).
- 8.preposition of comparisonclassical
Used between a lesser preceding item and a greater succeeding item, indicating comparison.
- 9.preposition for emphasisboth
Used to add emphasis to a statement.
- 10.preposition of compensationclassical
Used as a substitute for another omitted preposition.
- 1.particle of wonderboth
Used to express astonishment or amazement.
- 1.nisba of Fayā'classical
An adjective or noun indicating origin or affiliation with a place or person named Fayā'.