ءن
Root entry · 5 derived lemmasThis root primarily deals with particles of condition, emphasis, and doubt, often functioning similarly to 'if', 'that', and 'as if'. It explores nuances in their grammatical function, particularly in relation to meaning and emphasis, and their usage in classical Arabic syntax and Quranic recitation.
Derived headwords
- 1.ifboth
A conditional particle used to introduce a hypothetical clause, often followed by a verb.
- 2.thatboth
A particle introducing a subordinate clause, often functioning as a noun clause or object.
- 1.ifboth
A conditional particle, often used for possibility or when the condition is less likely.
- 2.indeedclassical
A particle used for emphasis or confirmation.
- 1.thatboth
A particle introducing a nominal clause, often functioning as the object of a verb or preposition.
- 2.as ifclassical
Used to introduce a clause expressing doubt or a hypothetical situation.
- 1.onlyboth
A particle of restriction and emphasis, indicating that something applies exclusively to what follows.
- 2.indeed onlyboth
Used to affirm what is mentioned and negate everything else.
- 1.perhapsboth
A particle expressing hope or possibility.
- 2.as ifclassical
Used in a specific dialectal usage to introduce a clause expressing doubt or a hypothetical situation.