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مهما

Root entry · 5 derived lemmas

The root 'مهما' primarily functions as an interrogative or conditional particle, often translated as 'whatever' or 'no matter what'. It can be used to express a broad range of conditions or questions, encompassing both animate and inanimate objects, and sometimes implying a temporal aspect.

Derived headwords

مهماparticle
  1. 1.
    whateverboth

    Used to introduce a clause that expresses a condition or a broad scope, meaning 'no matter what' or 'anything that'.

  2. 2.
    what timeclassical

    Can also refer to time, especially when combined with a conditional sense, functioning as an adverbial particle.

  3. 3.
    interrogative particleclassical

    Used to ask a question, similar to 'what'.

مهما تأتنا به من آية — Whatever sign you bring us
وإنك مهما تعط بطنك سؤله وفرجك — And indeed, no matter what you give your belly its desire and your private parts
مهparticle
  1. 1.
    stopclassical

    An imperative particle used to command someone to stop or cease an action.

ماparticle
  1. 1.
    whatboth

    A common interrogative and relative particle, used to ask 'what' or to refer to 'that which'.

ماماother
  1. 1.
    unknown termclassical

    Mentioned as a claimed etymological component, but its meaning or usage in this context is unclear or disputed.

مهماليهnoun
  1. 1.
    my belongingsclassical

    Refers to personal possessions or belongings, likely in a context of loss or inquiry.

مهما لي الليلة مهماليه — What [belongings] do I have tonight?

Parallel reading

مهما تأتنا به من آية
Whatever sign you bring us
وإنك مهما تعط بطنك سؤله وفرجك
And indeed, no matter what you give your belly its desire and your private parts
نالا منتهى الذم أجمعا
both achieved the utmost condemnation
مهما لي الليلة مهماليه
What [belongings] do I have tonight?
أودى بنعلي وسرباليه
It took away my sandals and my trousers