ك ذ ك

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to be related to the concept of 'suchness' or 'likeness,' often used in a demonstrative or comparative sense. It can also denote something base, lowly, or contemptible, implying a negative evaluation.

Derived headwords

كَذَاكَparticle

1.
like thatboth
A demonstrative particle meaning 'like that' or 'thus,' often used to refer to something previously mentioned or understood.
2.
soclassical
Used to indicate a consequence or result, similar to 'therefore' or 'thus.'

كَذَاparticle

1.
suchboth
A particle used to indicate an unspecified thing or amount, similar to 'so-and-so' or 'a certain amount.'
2.
like this/thatboth
Used to refer to something in a general or indefinite way.

كَذَاكَ (as a noun)noun

1.
lowly personclassical
Referring to someone who is base, vile, or of low character.
2.
contemptible thingclassical
Denoting something that is base, mean, or worthless.

Parallel reading

هذه كلمة اخترت إيرادها في هذا المكان لأنه قد قيل: إنها استعملت كلها استعمال الاسم الواصد

This is a word I chose to include in this place because it has been said that it was used entirely like a noun indicating intention.

خطب بعض الحمقى إلى بعض الرؤساء كريمة له فرده وقال: امسح من الدرمك عني فاكا إني أراك خاطبا كذاكا

Some fools proposed to one of the leaders for his noble daughter, but he rejected them and said: 'Wipe the flour from your mouth, for I see you proposing like that.'

فلان كذاك، أي سفلة من الناس

So-and-so is like that, meaning a lowlife among people.

ويقال: رجل كذاك أي: خسيس

And it is said: 'A man like that,' meaning base.

واشتر لي غلاما ولا تشتره كذاك، أي دنيئا

Buy me a boy, but do not buy one like that, meaning a base one.

وحقيقة كذاك: مثل ذلك

And the reality of 'like that' is: like that.

ومعناه: الزم ما أنت عليه ولا تجاوزه

And its meaning is: stick to what you are upon and do not exceed it.

والكاف الأولى منصوبة بالفعل المضمر

And the first 'Kaf' is in the accusative case due to an implied verb.