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ضقى

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of poverty and destitution. It describes a state of lacking resources and being in a difficult financial situation.

Derived headwords

ضَقِيَverb
  1. 1.
    to be poorboth

    To become poor or destitute; to experience a lack of wealth or resources.

ضَقًىverb
  1. 1.
    to be poorclassical

    An alternative form indicating the state of being poor or impoverished.

Parallel reading

ضقى الرجل، كرمى: افتقر
The man became poor, like 'karuma': he became destitute.
نقله الأزهري في ضيق
Al-Azhari transmitted it under the entry for 'difficulty'.
والصاغاني عن ابن الأعرابي
And Al-Sagani narrated it from Ibn Al-A'rabi.