few
30 occurrences across 9 Arabic/Persian roots
ق- ل- ل (q-l-l) — less; few; little
“few” accounts for
9 of
57 occurrences of this root
(16%)
(q-l-l) — less; few; little
“few” accounts for 9 of 57 occurrences of this root (16%)
Translation spectrum for this root
few 16% less 11% little 9% less than 7% one short 4% least 4% infinitesimal 4% handful 4% well-nigh 2% unceasingly 2% though it be for 2% summit 2% some mean 2% smallest 2% small 2% short 2% reduce 2% power 2% pettiness of 2% one 2% numbered 2% more than a mere handful 2% independent 2% independence 2% imperceptible degree 2% how feeble 2% fraction 2% fewness 2% extremely limited number 2% exceedeth 2% every 2% even though for one 2% belittle 2%
Examples
ب- ع- ض (b-ʿ-ḍ) — some; part; some, part
“few” accounts for
8 of
113 occurrences of this root
(7%)
(b-ʿ-ḍ) — some; part; some, part
“few” accounts for 8 of 113 occurrences of this root (7%)
Forms seen
Translation spectrum for this root
some 29% certain 16% other 12% few 7% some of 4% one 3% number 3% another 3% who 2% some of them 2% part of 2% part 2% many 2% certain prophet 2% while other 1% whenever 1% time 1% specific 1% some case 1% several 1% part at least 1% none among them 1% infrequent 1% few among 1% falsify 1% diver 1% certain soul 1% certain one 1% certain individual 1%
ع- د- د (ʿ-d-d) — numbered; capacity; number
“few” accounts for
7 of
33 occurrences of this root
(21%)
(ʿ-d-d) — numbered; capacity; number
“few” accounts for 7 of 33 occurrences of this root (21%)
Forms seen
Translation spectrum for this root
few 21% capacity 12% number 9% manifold 6% these 3% splendour 3% some of whom 3% small number of 3% several 3% reckon up 3% ready 3% prepare 3% numerous 3% number of 3% many 3% immeasurable 3% have multiplied 3% hath been endued with the capacity 3% handful 3% counteth them 3% counteth 3%
Examples
ن- ف- س (n-f-s) — self; soul; souls
“few” accounts for
1 of
1044 occurrences of this root
(0%)
(n-f-s) — self; soul; souls
“few” accounts for 1 of 1044 occurrences of this root (0%)
Forms seen
Translation spectrum for this root
soul 11% self 6% thyself 4% thee 4% myself 3% own self 3% himself 3% yourselves 2% thine own self 2% one 2% men 2% themselves 2% own 2% man 1% anyone 1% him 1% me 1% life 1% heart 1% they 1% them 1% thy 1% he 1% evil 1% spirit 1% selfish 1% being 1% you 1% whosoever 1% whoso 1% breath 1% whoever 1% their 1% souls of men 1% any man 1% thine own being 0% person 0% passion 0% nature 0% itself 0% godhead 0% evil passion 0% desire 0% within themselves 0% thou 0% those 0% selfish desire 0% people 0% other 0% mine own self 0% his 0% he who 0% he that 0% essence 0% corrupt inclination 0% any soul 0% your 0% who 0% thine 0% neighbor 0% my 0% him who 0% herself 0% god 0% august self 0% any one 0% within them 0% vain 0% thou thyself 0% thine own 0% thine inmost heart 0% thine heart 0% they that 0% them who 0% same as 0% sake 0% purpose 0% proper self 0% own sake 0% own nature 0% ourselves 0% one soul 0% one of you 0% name 0% manifestation 0% judgment 0% it 0% inclination 0% i 0% godhood 0% follower 0% fancy 0% fallen 0% faculty 0% divine essence 0% corrupt 0% any 0% according to its own standard 0% ye have devised 0% ye 0% would that my life 0% worldly vanity 0% within thyself 0% within their breast 0% within me 0% within himself 0% whole life 0% which the hand 0% which every man may consciously exert 0% what mind 0% what 0% waywardness 0% way 0% virtue of 0% very nature 0% very heart 0% very breath 0% very 0% veil 0% vaunt yourselves 0% us 0% unseemly 0% two 0% truth 0% true believer 0% true 0% timorous 0% thine own soul 0% thine own sake 0% thine own exalted self 0% thine own desire 0% thine inmost spirit 0% they who 0% they uttered 0% they that are 0% thee belong 0% that 0% swear by thy self 0% supreme being 0% suffering 0% stead 0% station 0% state 0% souls such as these 0% souls of all men 0% souls of 0% soul of god 0% sordid 0% some person 0% some one 0% slumber 0% self and passion 0% secret of your heart 0% same 0% righteousness of god 0% resideth within 0% resident 0% reprobate 0% purposes of none other but his own self 0% praise 0% powerlessness 0% own wish 0% own selfish 0% own person 0% own making 0% own desire 0% own conception 0% own behoof 0% own accord 0% over thyself 0% over mine own self 0% over any soul 0% other than 0% one true god 0% one single soul 0% one person 0% one of my follower 0% one moment 0% one instant 0% one breath 0% on 0% none of whom 0% nay—and to this thou dost thyself bear witness 0% nay your very life 0% naught 0% nature or 0% myself wholly 0% mirror of 0% mine own soul prompteth 0% mine own hurt 0% mine own being 0% mine own 0% mine 0% minds of men 0% mind of man 0% might 0% mere act 0% men’s attention 0% measure of his own self 0% may my soul 0% loved one 0% least of men 0% is his own self 0% is exercised by 0% insincere 0% inestimable value 0% impostor 0% imagining 0% imaginations have devised 0% i testify 0% i swear by thyself 0% i swear 0% i never attempted 0% i myself 0% human tongue 0% human soul 0% human heart 0% homicide 0% him whose might 0% him that offered it 0% him that 0% heedlessness 0% hearts of men 0% he, himself 0% he, for whose sake 0% he who is 0% he it is whom 0% he is indeed 0% he himself 0% he hath 0% handful 0% hand 0% godhead was manifested 0% glory 0% glorify thine essence 0% gift of 0% flesh 0% fleeting breath 0% five 0% few 0% favor 0% faithful 0% faint-hearted 0% face 0% exalted self 0% evil whispering 0% everyone 0% even as one soul 0% effulgent self 0% earthly desire 0% each person 0% each others’ concern 0% down-cast 0% doubt 0% deed 0% creature 0% covetous 0% corrupt desire 0% corrupt and selfish 0% concerning me 0% character 0% brief moment 0% breathe a single breath 0% breathe 0% breath i have breathed 0% body 0% be the same as 0% anyone amongst them 0% among the people 0% alone and unaided 0% alone 0% abandon me 0%
ش- ه- ر (sh-h-r) — famous; city; month
“few” accounts for
1 of
39 occurrences of this root
(3%)
(sh-h-r) — famous; city; month
“few” accounts for 1 of 39 occurrences of this root (3%)
Forms seen
Translation spectrum for this root
well-known 13% city 13% month 8% well known 5% fame 5% widely known 3% wherever they go 3% two whole month 3% thou hast noised abroad 3% spread abroad 3% spread 3% sacred month 3% reputed 3% reputation 3% renowned 3% renown 3% radiance thou hast 3% o thou who art reputed 3% noised abroad 3% manifest 3% known 3% imperial 3% few 3% better known 3% best-known 3% being widely known 3% allowance 3%
Examples
ن- ا- س (n-ʾ-s) — people; people, mankind; people/mankind
“few” accounts for
1 of
124 occurrences of this root
(1%)
(n-ʾ-s) — people; people, mankind; people/mankind
“few” accounts for 1 of 124 occurrences of this root (1%)
Forms seen
Translation spectrum for this root
men 33% people 26% mankind 8% other 6% neighbor 2% peoples of the world 2% man 2% fellowmen 2% amongst men 2% words of his mouth 1% who 1% they that heard him 1% souls of men 1% soul 1% some 1% peoples of the earth 1% peoples and kindreds of the earth 1% people of his day 1% people around him 1% men for 1% interests of thy people 1% human heart 1% human being 1% generation 1% follower 1% few 1% existing 1% children of men 1% any soul 1% amongst the people 1% adherent 1%
Examples
ر- و- ي (r-w-y) — banner; tradition; tradition, narration
“few” accounts for
1 of
42 occurrences of this root
(2%)
(r-w-y) — banner; tradition; tradition, narration
“few” accounts for 1 of 42 occurrences of this root (2%)
Forms seen
Translation spectrum for this root
tradition 29% standard 17% ensign 17% banner 5% yielded 2% other tradition 2% intention 2% inclination 2% he is speeding 2% hath said 2% flourishing 2% few 2% face 2% ensign of 2% did commit 2% clothed 2% chronicle 2% branched 2%
Examples
fa:چند (chnd) — several; how many, several; some
“few” accounts for
1 of
3 occurrences of this root
(33%)
(chnd) — several; how many, several; some
“few” accounts for 1 of 3 occurrences of this root (33%)
Forms seen
Examples
fa:اندک (indk) — crushed; little; little, few
“few” accounts for
1 of
3 occurrences of this root
(33%)
(indk) — crushed; little; little, few
“few” accounts for 1 of 3 occurrences of this root (33%)
Forms seen
Translation spectrum for this root
See Also
Other English words/phrases that share the same Arabic/Persian roots: