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ءذا

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily concerns the particle 'idha', which functions as a conditional or temporal conjunction. It often introduces sudden or unexpected events, particularly when referring to nominal sentences, and can indicate the present moment.

Derived headwords

إذاparticle
  1. 1.
    whenboth

    A particle used to introduce a conditional or temporal clause, often indicating a future or hypothetical event.

  2. 2.
    suddenlyclassical

    Used to denote a sudden or unexpected occurrence, often introducing a nominal sentence and indicating the present state of affairs.

Parallel reading

تكون للمفاجأة فتختص بالجمل الاسمية ولا تحتاج لجواب ولا تقع في الابتدا ومعناها الحال
It is for suddenness, so it is specific to nominal sentences, does not require a response, does not occur at the beginning, and its meaning is the present state.
كخرجت فإذا الأسد بالباب
Like: 'I went out, and suddenly the lion was at the door.'