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كلا

Root entry · 6 derived lemmas

The root كلا primarily functions as a particle in Classical Arabic, serving various emphatic and prohibitive roles. It is often used to affirm or deny, similar to 'nay' or 'indeed', and can also act as a connector or a term of emphasis.

Derived headwords

كَلَاparticle
  1. 1.
    Indeed / Nayclassical

    Used as an emphatic particle, often to affirm or deny strongly, similar to 'nay' or 'indeed'. It can also serve as a connector.

  2. 2.
    Connection / Affirmationclassical

    Can function as a particle connecting clauses or affirming a preceding statement.

كَلَاparticle
  1. 1.
    Prohibition / Deterrenceclassical

    Used to deter or forbid, acting as a strong negative imperative or warning.

كَلَاparticle
  1. 1.
    Confirmation / Verificationclassical

    Employed to confirm or verify a statement, adding certainty.

كَلَاparticle
  1. 1.
    Connection to subsequentclassical

    Serves as a connector or link to what follows it in the sentence.

كَلَاparticle
  1. 1.
    Interjection / Oathclassical

    Used as an interjection, often in oaths, to express strong emotion or affirmation.

بَلَاparticle
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    Nay / Yes (to negative)classical

    A particle used to affirm a preceding negative statement, equivalent to 'nay' or 'yes' in response to a negative question.

Parallel reading

تكون صلة لما بعدها
It serves as a connection to what follows it.
وردعا وزجرا وتحقيقا
And for deterrence, prohibition, and confirmation.
وكلاك والله
And indeed, by God.
وبلاك والله
And nay, by God.
أي: كلا والله
Meaning: Nay, by God.
وبلى والله
And yes, by God.