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خا

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily deals with concepts of haste, urgency, and sometimes a negative connotation of failure or loss. It appears to be used in expressions of calling or urging someone forward, and also in curses or expressions of misfortune.

Derived headwords

خاءبكverb
  1. 1.
    to hastenclassical

    An expression meaning to hasten or urge someone forward, used as an interjection or command.

خاءبكother
  1. 1.
    may you failclassical

    An expression of a curse or ill-wishing, implying 'may your endeavor fail' or 'may you be a loser'.

خائبadjective
  1. 1.
    failedboth

    One who has failed in their endeavor or objective; unsuccessful or disappointed.

Parallel reading

خاءبك، معناه أعجل
Khā'bik, its meaning is 'hasten'.
ويستوي فيه الاثنان والجمع والمؤنث
And it is the same for the dual, plural, and feminine.
إذا ما شحطن الحاديين سمعتهم * بخاء بك الحق يهتفون وحيهل
When the two drivers urge them on, you hear them shouting 'Khā' bik!' and 'Hayyal!'
وقال ابن سلمة: معناه خبت
And Ibn Sallamah said: its meaning is 'khabat' (failed).
وهو دعاء منه عليه، يقول: بخائبك، أي بأمرك الذي خاب وخسر
And it is a supplication from him against him, meaning: 'May your endeavor fail', i.e., your matter which failed and was lost.
وهذا خلاف قول أبي زيد كما ترى
And this is contrary to the opinion of Abu Zayd, as you see.