“Zayd did not arrive.” — “Yes, he did not arrive.” Naʿam ratifies the negative proposition in traditional Arabic usage.
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Naʿam after a Negative Report
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“Zayd did not arrive.” — “Yes, he did not arrive.” Naʿam ratifies the negative proposition in traditional Arabic usage.