ل ف ك

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe individuals who are clumsy, awkward, or foolish. It is primarily used to denote a lack of skill or intelligence, often in a derogatory manner.

Derived headwords

الأَلْفَكadjective

1.
left-handedclassical
Describing someone who is left-handed, often implying awkwardness or difficulty with tasks typically done with the right hand.
2.
awkwardclassical
Lacking grace or skill in movement or action; clumsy.

الأَلْفَتadjective

1.
awkwardclassical
Similar to الألفك, denoting someone who is clumsy or unskillful.

اللَّفِيكadjective

1.
foolishclassical
Characterized by a lack of good sense or judgment; silly or stupid.
2.
utterly foolishclassical
Intensely or completely foolish, implying a profound lack of intelligence.

العَفِيكadjective

1.
foolishclassical
Similar to اللَّفِيك, describing someone who is extremely foolish or stupid.

Parallel reading

الألفك أهمله الجوهري

Al-Alfak was neglected by Al-Jawhari.

وقال ابن الأعرابي: هو الأعسر

And Ibn Al-A'rabi said: he is left-handed.

وقال في موضع آخر: هو الأخرق كالألفت

And he said in another place: he is awkward, like Al-Alfat.

وقال مرة: هو الأحمق كاللفيك كأمير

And he said once: he is foolish, like Al-Lafik, like Ameer.

وهو المشبع حمقا

And he is saturated with foolishness.

وهذه عن أبي عمرو، كالعفيك

And this is from Abu Amr, like Al-'Afik.