LessonsThirteen Semantic Properties of Form II (Tafʿīl): From Causation and Multiplicity to Independent MeaningsQuiz

Salb denotes taking away something associated with the underlying noun or root. The original examples are:
قَذَّيْتُ عَيْنَهُ
Translation: I removed grit from his eye.
قَرَّدْتُ الْإِبِلَ
Translation: I removed ticks from the camels.
In one, grit is removed; in the other, ticks are removed. Form II here expresses removal, not increasing the substance or repeatedly doing an unrelated action.

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Property 3: Salb (Removing a Condition)

Thirteen Semantic Properties of Form II (Tafʿīl): From Causation and Multiplicity to Independent Meanings

Salb denotes taking away something associated with the underlying noun or root. The original examples are:
قَذَّيْتُ عَيْنَهُ
Translation: I removed grit from his eye.
قَرَّدْتُ الْإِبِلَ
Translation: I removed ticks from the camels.
In one, grit is removed; in the other, ticks are removed. Form II here expresses removal, not increasing the substance or repeatedly doing an unrelated action.