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ضكل

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe a state of extreme poverty and destitution, often implying a lack of possessions and a vulnerable condition.

Derived headwords

الضيكلnoun
  1. 1.
    Destitute manclassical

    A man who is completely stripped of wealth and possessions due to poverty.

ضياكلةnoun
  1. 1.
    Destitute peopleclassical

    A plural form referring to people who are extremely poor and lacking resources.

عيامىadjective
  1. 1.
    Naked/Unclothedclassical

    Describing a state of being naked or unclothed, often due to extreme poverty.

Parallel reading

الرجل العريان من الفقر.
The man stripped bare by poverty.
فأما آل ضيال فإنا تركناهم ضياكلة عيامى
As for the family of Dhiyal, we left them destitute and naked.