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A2 adjective #7,000 सबसे आम 10 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

ضحل

dahl शीर्ष 7,000

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव ضحل 30 सेकंड में

व्याख्या ضحل in your Level:

At the A1 level, we focus on the most basic physical meaning of 'dah-l' (ضحل). Imagine you are at the beach or a swimming pool. You need a word to say that the water is not deep, so it is safe for children or for walking. In Arabic, we say 'al-ma'u dah-l' (الماء ضحل). This is a simple sentence structure: Noun + Adjective. You should learn that 'dah-l' is the opposite of 'ameeq' (deep). At this stage, don't worry about metaphorical meanings. Just think about water in a cup, a small puddle after rain, or the edge of the sea. Remember that if you are talking about something feminine, like 'birka' (pool), you must add the 'ah' sound at the end: 'birka dah-la'. This helps you practice basic gender agreement, which is a key skill for A1 learners. Try to use it when you see water that doesn't cover your knees. It is a very useful word for safety and basic descriptions of nature.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the A2 level, you can start using 'dah-l' (ضحل) to describe more than just water. You might describe a 'shallow plate' (tabaq dah-l) which is used for serving rice or appetizers, as opposed to a deep bowl for soup. You are also introduced to the idea that 'dah-l' can describe abstract things, like a 'shallow conversation' (hiwar dah-l). This is a great way to expand your vocabulary beyond simple physical objects. You should also be comfortable with the definite form 'al-dah-l' (الضحل). For example, 'I like the shallow water' (uhibbu al-ma'a al-dah-l). Notice how the 'al-' is on both words. This level requires you to use the word in past tense sentences too, like 'The river was shallow' (kana al-nahru dah-lan). Note the change in the ending of the word 'dah-lan' because of the word 'kana'. This is a slightly more advanced grammar point that A2 students begin to master while describing the world around them.

By the B1 level, your use of 'dah-l' (ضحل) should become more nuanced and frequent in your writing. You can use it to critique things you read or watch. If you see a movie that has a very simple plot with no deep meaning, you can say 'qissa dah-la' (a shallow story). This shows you are moving into the realm of personal opinion and critical thinking in Arabic. You will also encounter the word in more complex sentence structures, such as 'Despite the shallow water, there are many fish' (bi-al-raghmi min al-miyah al-dah-la...). You should also be aware of the broken plural form 'dihaal' (ضحال), although 'dah-la' is often used for plural non-human nouns. At B1, you are expected to understand the word when you hear it in news reports about environmental issues, such as 'shallow wells drying up in the desert.' This level is about connecting the physical word to real-world problems and more complex descriptions of character and media.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the B2 level, 'dah-l' (ضحل) is used with precision in professional and academic contexts. You might use it in an essay to describe a 'shallow understanding' (fahm dah-l) of a historical event or a 'shallow analysis' (tahleel dah-l) of a scientific phenomenon. You should be able to distinguish between 'dah-l' and its synonyms like 'sathi' (superficial) based on the context. For instance, 'dah-l' might be used to describe a lack of resources or information, while 'sathi' might describe a lack of focus. You will also see this word in literature and higher-level journalism. For example, an author might describe a character's 'shallow soul' to indicate a lack of moral depth. You should be comfortable using the word in various grammatical cases (nominative, accusative, genitive) without hesitation. B2 learners should also be able to use the word in debates, arguing why a certain perspective is 'dah-l' and lacks the necessary depth to be considered valid.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C1 level, you are exploring the philosophical and stylistic depths of 'dah-l' (ضحل). You will encounter it in classical literature and modern philosophical texts where it is used to contrast with 'al-umq' (the depth) of human existence. You might find it in complex metaphors where 'shallow waters' represent the safety of the known, and 'deep waters' represent the danger and reward of the unknown. Your mastery of the word should include its use in sophisticated rhetorical devices. For example, you might use it in an ironic sense or within a complex 'Idafa' construction (noun-noun possessive). You should also be aware of its etymological roots and how it relates to other words in the 'D-H-L' root family, even if they are rare. At this level, you don't just use the word; you understand its weight in a sentence and how it affects the tone of your entire argument. You can use it to dissect the 'shallowness' of modern consumer culture or the 'shallow' rhetoric of certain political movements with high-level linguistic precision.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C2 level, 'dah-l' (ضحل) is a tool for ultimate linguistic mastery. You can use it with the nuance of a native speaker, employing it in puns, wordplay, and high-level literary critiques. You understand the historical evolution of the word from its roots in Bedouin descriptions of desert pools to its modern application in digital media criticism. You can effortlessly weave it into complex, multi-clause sentences that discuss the 'shallowness' of contemporary discourse compared to the 'depth' of classical tradition. Your pronunciation is perfect, capturing the emphatic 'Dhad' and the guttural 'Ha' with ease. You can also identify and use rare derived forms or related archaic terms if the context demands. At this stage, 'dah-l' is not just a vocabulary word; it is a concept that you can manipulate to express the finest shades of meaning in any given context, whether you are writing a doctoral thesis or a piece of creative fiction.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

ضحل 30 सेकंड में

Dah-l (ضحل) means shallow, referring to physical depth in water or containers like plates.
It is also used metaphorically to describe superficial people, ideas, or analyses that lack depth.
The word follows standard Arabic adjective rules, changing to 'dah-la' for feminine nouns.
It is a vital word for A2 learners to describe nature and express basic critical opinions.

The Arabic adjective ضحل (pronounced 'dah-l') is a fascinating word that primarily describes something lacking in depth. In its most literal sense, it refers to bodies of water where the bottom is very close to the surface, such as a puddle, a shallow stream, or the shoreline of a beach. However, like its English counterpart 'shallow,' it transitions seamlessly into metaphorical domains to describe intellectual, emotional, or social lack of substance. When you use this word, you are drawing a boundary between the profound and the superficial. In a literal context, you might use it to warn someone that they cannot dive into a specific part of a pool. In a figurative context, you might use it to critique a book, a movie, or even a person's understanding of a complex topic. The word carries a neutral tone when describing nature but often takes on a pejorative or critical tone when applied to human character or thought processes. For instance, describing someone's knowledge as ضحل suggests they have only a 'surface-level' grasp of the subject. It is a vital word for CEFR A2 learners because it allows for simple physical descriptions while opening the door to more nuanced social commentary as you progress to higher levels of Arabic proficiency.

Literal Application: Used for physical depth, such as water in a dish, a river during a drought, or a hole that hasn't been dug very deep.

Metaphorical Application: Used to describe ideas, culture, or personalities that lack complexity, seriousness, or genuine insight.

Grammatical Nature: It is an adjective (Sifa) that follows the noun it describes in gender, number, and case. For example, 'maa'un dah-lun' (shallow water).

الماء في هذا النهر ضحل جداً في الصيف.
The water in this river is very shallow in the summer.

لا تكن ذا فكر ضحل؛ اقرأ أكثر.
Do not be a person of shallow thought; read more.

تجنب السباحة في المناطق الضحلة إذا كنت تريد الغوص.
Avoid swimming in shallow areas if you want to dive.

كان نقاشهم ضحلاً ولم يتطرق للجوهر.
Their discussion was shallow and did not touch upon the essence.

هذه البحيرة ضحلة لدرجة أنك تستطيع رؤية الصخور.
This lake is so shallow that you can see the rocks.

In summary, whether you are talking about the depth of a swimming pool or the depth of a political argument, ضحل is your go-to word. It captures the essence of anything that doesn't go deep enough. As you use it, remember to match it to the noun: بئر ضحلة (a shallow well) or بحر ضحل (a shallow sea). This versatility makes it an essential adjective for daily communication and descriptive writing.

Using ضحل correctly in a sentence requires an understanding of Arabic adjective-noun agreement. In Arabic, adjectives follow the noun they modify and must agree in four aspects: gender (masculine or feminine), number (singular, dual, or plural), definiteness (defined with 'al-' or undefined), and grammatical case (nominative, accusative, or genitive). Since ضحل is a standard adjective, it follows these rules perfectly. For example, if you are describing a masculine singular noun like 'river' (nahr), you say نهر ضحل (nahr dah-l). If you are describing a feminine singular noun like 'pool' (birka), you add a 'ta marbuta' at the end: بركة ضحلة (birka dah-la). Understanding these permutations is the first step toward fluency. Furthermore, ضحل is often used in comparative structures. To say something is 'shallower,' you would use the form أضحل (adh-hal), although it is more common in modern standard Arabic to use أقل عمقاً (less deep). However, the base form remains the most frequent in everyday speech and literature. Let's look at how it functions in various syntactic roles.

As a Predicate (Khabar): In a nominal sentence (Jumla Ismiya), it acts as the news about the subject. Example: 'The sea is shallow' (al-bahru dah-lun).

As an Attributive Adjective (Na't): It follows the noun directly to describe it. Example: 'I saw a shallow stream' (ra'aytu jadwalan dah-lan).

With Definite Nouns: If the noun has 'al-', the adjective must also have 'al-'. Example: 'The shallow water' (al-ma'u al-dah-lu).

المياه الضحلة دافئة دائماً.
The shallow waters are always warm.

كتب الكاتب مقالاً ضحلاً عن الاقتصاد.
The writer wrote a shallow article about the economy.

هل تعتقد أن هذا المسبح ضحل للأطفال؟
Do you think this pool is shallow for children?

وجدت السمكة في مكان ضحل قرب الشاطئ.
I found the fish in a shallow place near the beach.

تتميز هذه المنطقة ببحيراتها الضحلة.
This area is characterized by its shallow lakes.

Mastering the use of ضحل in sentences also involves knowing its placement. Unlike English, where 'shallow' comes before the noun, in Arabic, it follows it. This shift in word order is a fundamental hurdle for English speakers, but once overcome, it allows for a more natural flow in your Arabic speech and writing. Practice by describing things around you: a shallow bowl, a shallow thought, or a shallow conversation.

In the modern Arab world, you will encounter the word ضحل in several distinct environments. First and foremost is in geographical and environmental contexts. If you are watching a documentary on Al Jazeera or National Geographic Abu Dhabi about marine life, the narrator will frequently use المياه الضحلة (shallow waters) to describe coral reefs or coastal ecosystems where sunlight reaches the bottom. It is a technical term used by geologists and marine biologists to categorize water bodies. Secondly, you will hear it in the news and political talk shows. Commentators often use it to criticize the 'shallowness' of a political analysis or a proposed solution. For example, a critic might say, 'The government's understanding of the crisis is ضحل,' implying that they are ignoring the deep-rooted causes of the problem. This metaphorical use is very common in intellectual discourse across the Middle East. Thirdly, in educational settings, a teacher might describe a student's essay as having معلومات ضحلة (shallow information), prompting the student to conduct more research. Finally, though less common than in formal settings, you might hear it in casual conversation when discussing safety at a beach or pool, especially when parents are talking to their children about where it is safe to play. Understanding these contexts helps you realize that while the word is learned at an A2 level, its utility extends far into professional and academic Arabic.

News & Media: Used to critique policies, speeches, or public opinions as lacking depth.

Nature Documentaries: Describes coastal areas, lagoons, and the habitats of various marine species.

Academic Critiques: Refers to research or arguments that do not provide sufficient evidence or depth.

تعيش بعض أنواع الأسماك فقط في الشعاب المرجانية الضحلة.
Some types of fish live only in shallow coral reefs.

انتقد المحلل الرؤية الضحلة للمشروع الجديد.
The analyst criticized the shallow vision of the new project.

لا تغص هنا، الماء ضحل جداً وقد تصاب.
Don't dive here; the water is very shallow and you might get hurt.

Being aware of these contexts allows you to 'tune your ear' to the word. When you hear a heavy emphasis on the 'Dhad' (ض) and the 'Ha' (ح), followed by the 'Lam' (ل), you will immediately recognize the speaker is discussing a lack of depth, whether they are talking about the Arabian Gulf or a poorly written novel.

One of the most common mistakes learners make with the word ضحل is confusing it with other words that imply 'smallness' or 'simplicity' but don't specifically mean 'shallow.' For example, learners often use قليل (qaleel - little/few) when they mean shallow. While 'little water' can be shallow, the focus of ضحل is on the distance from the surface to the bottom, not the quantity of the liquid. Another common error is using بسيط (baseet - simple) to describe a person's shallow thinking. While a shallow thought might be simple, بسيط often has a positive connotation of 'humble' or 'straightforward,' whereas ضحل is almost always negative in an intellectual context. Grammatically, the biggest hurdle is the pronunciation of the 'Dhad' (ض). English speakers often substitute it with a standard 'D,' making it sound like 'dahl' (which isn't a word) or confusing it with 'dhall' (to go astray). The 'Dhad' is a heavy, emphatic sound produced by the side of the tongue against the upper molars. Failing to produce this sound correctly can lead to misunderstandings, especially in formal settings. Additionally, learners sometimes forget to apply the feminine ending ة (ta marbuta) when describing feminine nouns like بركة (pond) or فكرة (idea), leading to incorrect agreement.

Mistaking Quantity for Depth: Using 'qaleel' (little) instead of 'dah-l' (shallow). Correct: 'al-ma'u dah-l' (The water is shallow).

Pronunciation Errors: Pronouncing 'Dhad' (ض) as a soft 'D'. This changes the weight and clarity of the word significantly.

Gender Agreement: Forgetting to use 'dah-la' (ضحلة) with feminine nouns like 'qariya' (village) or 'baheera' (lake).

خطأ: الماء قليل في المسبح (بمعنى غير عميق).
صح: الماء ضحل في المسبح.
Error: Water is little in the pool (meaning not deep). Correct: Water is shallow in the pool.

خطأ: هذه بئر ضحل.
صح: هذه بئر ضحلة.
Error: This is a shallow well (masc). Correct: This is a shallow well (fem - 'bi'r' is feminine in Arabic).

To avoid these mistakes, always visualize the physical structure of what you are describing. If you are looking 'down' into something and the bottom is close, use ضحل. If you are counting items or measuring volume, use other words. And always, always check the gender of your noun before attaching the adjective!

While ضحل is the most direct translation for 'shallow,' Arabic is a rich language with many near-synonyms that carry different shades of meaning. Understanding these alternatives will help you choose the precise word for your context. The most common alternative is سطحي (sathi), which literally means 'surface-level' (from 'sath' - surface). While ضحل is used for both physical water and abstract thoughts, سطحي is much more common when describing people, relationships, or analysis. A 'sathi' person is someone who cares only about appearances. Another alternative is قليل العمق (qaleel al-'umq), which literally means 'of little depth.' This is a very safe, neutral way to express the idea if you forget the specific word ضحل. In more poetic or classical contexts, you might see نَضِيض (nadeed), which refers to water that has mostly dried up. On the opposite end, the antonym is عميق ('ameeq - deep) or غائر (gha'ir - sunken/deep-set). Comparing these words helps solidify your understanding of the 'depth' spectrum in Arabic.

سطحي (Sathi): Focuses on the surface. Used often for 'superficial' personalities or 'surface-level' readings of a text.

قليل العمق (Qaleel al-'Umq): A descriptive phrase. Very common in technical manuals or simple explanations where 'dah-l' might feel too literary.

تافه (Tafih): Means 'trivial' or 'insignificant.' While not a direct synonym for shallow water, it is a synonym for 'shallow ideas.'

هذا التحليل سطحي للغاية ولا يحل المشكلة.
This analysis is extremely superficial and does not solve the problem.

البحر هنا قليل العمق، لذا احذر.
The sea here is of little depth, so be careful.

لا تضيع وقتك في أمور تافهة.
Do not waste your time on trivial (shallow) matters.

In conclusion, while ضحل is the standard term for 'shallow,' knowing these alternatives allows you to navigate different social and literary settings. Use سطحي for social critiques, قليل العمق for technical descriptions, and keep ضحل for that perfect balance of literal and metaphorical depth-checking.

How Formal Is It?

रोचक तथ्य

The root 'D-H-L' is relatively small in Arabic, with 'dah-l' being its most famous derivative. It is one of the few words where the heavy 'Dhad' is followed by the throat-clearing 'Ha'.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /dˤɑħl/

US /dˤɑħl/

The stress is on the single syllable, with emphasis on the initial 'Dhad'.

तुकबंदी

وحل (Wa-hl - mud) نحل (Na-hl - bees) فحل (Fa-hl - stallion) كحل (Ku-hl - kohl/eyeliner) بحل (Ba-hl - allowed/rare) رحل (Ra-hal - traveled) محل (Ma-hall - place) سهل (Sa-hl - easy)

आम गलतियाँ

Pronouncing 'Dhad' (ض) as a soft 'D' (د).
Pronouncing 'Ha' (ح) as a soft 'H' (هـ).
Adding a vowel between 'H' and 'L' (e.g., dahal).
Confusing it with the word 'Dhall' (to go astray).
Missing the emphasis on the first letter.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 2/5

The word is short but contains the difficult 'Dhad' and 'Ha' letters. It is common in texts.

लिखना 3/5

Requires remembering the 'Dhad' and applying gender agreement correctly.

बोलना 4/5

Pronouncing the 'Dhad-Ha' sequence is a challenge for most non-native speakers.

श्रवण 2/5

Easily recognizable once the 'Dhad' sound is mastered.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

ماء (Water) بحر (Sea) عميق (Deep) قليل (Little) فكر (Thought)

आगे सीखें

سطحي (Superficial) عمق (Depth) محيط (Ocean) غرق (Drowning) تحليل (Analysis)

उन्नत

إبستمولوجيا (Epistemology) سحيق (Abysmal/Deep) جوهر (Essence) منهل (Source/Spring)

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Adjective Agreement (Na't)

الماء (masc) + ضحل (masc) / البركة (fem) + ضحلة (fem).

Accusative with 'Kana'

كان الماءُ ضحلاً (The water was shallow - note the 'an' ending).

Plural of Non-Humans

البحيرات (plural) + ضحلة (singular feminine adjective).

Definiteness Agreement

الماء الضحل (The shallow water) vs ماء ضحل (Shallow water).

Comparative Form (Af'al)

هذا النهر أضحل من ذاك (This river is shallower than that - though less common than 'aqall umqan').

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

الماء ضحل هنا.

The water is shallow here.

Simple subject-adjective sentence.

هذه بركة ضحلة.

This is a shallow pond.

Feminine agreement: 'birka' (fem) + 'dah-la' (fem).

أنا أحب الماء الضحل.

I like shallow water.

Definite noun + definite adjective.

هل هذا المسبح ضحل؟

Is this pool shallow?

Question form with 'hal'.

السمك في ماء ضحل.

The fish is in shallow water.

Prepositional phrase + adjective.

هذا النهر ضحل جداً.

This river is very shallow.

Use of 'jiddan' (very) for emphasis.

البحر ضحل اليوم.

The sea is shallow today.

Adjective as a predicate.

العب في المكان الضحل.

Play in the shallow place.

Imperative verb + definite adjective.

هذا الصحن ضحل جداً.

This plate is very shallow.

Describing a physical object other than water.

كان النهر ضحلاً في الصيف.

The river was shallow in the summer.

Use of 'kana' makes the adjective accusative (dah-lan).

لا أريد السباحة في مياه ضحلة.

I don't want to swim in shallow waters.

Plural noun 'miyah' treated as feminine singular.

لديه فكر ضحل عن الموضوع.

He has shallow thought about the subject.

First metaphorical use: describing 'thought'.

هذه البحيرة ضحلة ولكنها جميلة.

This lake is shallow but it is beautiful.

Contrastive sentence using 'lakinna'.

رأيت بئراً ضحلة في القرية.

I saw a shallow well in the village.

'Bi'r' is feminine, so adjective is 'dah-la'.

كلامه ضحل ولا معنى له.

His words are shallow and have no meaning.

Metaphorical use for speech.

نحن نمشي في منطقة ضحلة.

We are walking in a shallow area.

Present continuous context.

قرأت مقالاً ضحلاً عن البيئة.

I read a shallow article about the environment.

Critiquing written content.

تجنب النقاشات الضحلة في العمل.

Avoid shallow discussions at work.

Imperative + plural definite adjective.

هذه الشخصية في الفيلم ضحلة جداً.

This character in the movie is very shallow.

Describing human character/depth.

المياه الضحلة تساعد على نمو المرجان.

Shallow waters help coral growth.

Scientific/Environmental context.

أصبح النهر ضحلاً بسبب الجفاف.

The river became shallow because of the drought.

Use of 'asbaha' (became) with accusative adjective.

ثقافته ضحلة رغم أنه يقرأ كثيراً.

His culture is shallow even though he reads a lot.

Complex sentence with 'raghma' (despite).

لا تحكم على الكتاب من مقدمته الضحلة.

Don't judge the book by its shallow introduction.

Possessive suffix + adjective.

وجدنا أنفسنا في مياه ضحلة سياسياً.

We found ourselves in shallow waters politically.

Idiomatic/metaphorical use.

يعاني البحث من تحليل ضحل للبيانات.

The research suffers from a shallow analysis of data.

Academic critique.

إنها فكرة ضحلة لا تستحق التنفيذ.

It is a shallow idea that is not worth implementing.

Strong criticism of an abstract concept.

تتميز السواحل بمساحات ضحلة شاسعة.

The coasts are characterized by vast shallow areas.

Geographical description.

كانت ردود أفعالهم ضحلة وغير متوقعة.

Their reactions were shallow and unexpected.

Describing emotional or social responses.

لا تغتر بالمظاهر، فالعمق قد يكون ضحلاً.

Don't be deceived by appearances; the depth might be shallow.

Philosophical/Proverbial style.

وصف الناقد الرواية بأنها ذات محتوى ضحل.

The critic described the novel as having shallow content.

Use of 'dhat' (having/possessing).

تتأثر الكائنات الحية في المناطق الضحلة بالتلوث أسرع.

Organisms in shallow areas are affected by pollution faster.

Complex scientific sentence.

المعرفة الضحلة أخطر من الجهل.

Shallow knowledge is more dangerous than ignorance.

Comparative logic.

تتجلى ضحالة الفكر في الخطاب الإعلامي المعاصر.

The shallowness of thought is evident in contemporary media discourse.

Use of the noun form 'dahala' (shallowness).

أبحرنا في لجة من الأفكار الضحلة والآراء المتضاربة.

We sailed into a sea of shallow ideas and conflicting opinions.

High-level metaphorical imagery.

يعكس هذا العمل الفني رؤية ضحلة للوجود الإنساني.

This artwork reflects a shallow vision of human existence.

Artistic/Philosophical critique.

لم يكن الحوار سوى محاولة ضحلة لكسب الوقت.

The dialogue was nothing but a shallow attempt to gain time.

Use of 'lam yakun siwa' (was nothing but).

تغور الجذور في الأرض بحثاً عن ماء غير ضحل.

Roots go deep into the earth searching for non-shallow water.

Literal and metaphorical contrast.

إن الاستغراق في التفاصيل الضحلة يشتت الانتباه عن الجوهر.

Indulging in shallow details distracts attention from the essence.

Abstract nominal sentence with 'Inna'.

اتسمت الحقبة التاريخية بإنتاج أدبي ضحل.

The historical era was characterized by shallow literary production.

Historical/Literary analysis.

لا يستطيع الغواص المحترف إظهار مهاراته في حوض ضحل.

A professional diver cannot show his skills in a shallow pool.

Metaphor for talent and environment.

ثمة هوة سحيقة بين طموحاته العريضة وإمكانياته الضحلة.

There is a vast chasm between his broad ambitions and his shallow capabilities.

Sophisticated contrast using 'huwwa saheeqa' (vast chasm).

يغرق البعض في شبر ماء ضحل من الأوهام.

Some drown in a mere inch of shallow water of illusions.

Arabic idiom: 'yaghraq fi shibr ma' (drown in an inch of water).

لقد أضحت القيم الروحية ضحلة في عصر المادية المفرطة.

Spiritual values have become shallow in the age of excessive materialism.

Use of 'adhat' (has become) for historical transition.

تفتقر الدراسة إلى العمق الإبستمولوجي، فبدت ضحلة النتائج.

The study lacks epistemological depth, thus its results appeared shallow.

Academic terminology ('epistemological').

ما برحت تلك البحيرات الضحلة تشكل شريان الحياة للطيور المهاجرة.

Those shallow lakes haven't ceased to form the lifeline for migratory birds.

Use of 'ma barihat' (has not ceased).

إن التشدق بالكلمات الرنانة لا يخفي ضحالة المضمون.

Spouting resonant words does not hide the shallowness of the content.

Rhetorical critique of style vs. substance.

كانت فلسفته ضحلة المشارب، لم تنهل من معين الفكر الأصيل.

His philosophy was of shallow sources, not drinking from the spring of authentic thought.

Classical Arabic metaphors ('masharib', 'manhal').

تتراءى الحقيقة ضحلة لمن لا يملك بصيرة نافذة.

Truth appears shallow to those who do not possess piercing insight.

Philosophical observation on perception.

समानार्थी शब्द

سطحي قليل العمق تافه بسيط نَضِيض غير عميق هزيل خفيف

विलोम शब्द

عميق غائر سحيق جوهري

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

مياه ضحلة

فكر ضحل

تحليل ضحل

منطقة ضحلة

ثقافة ضحلة

صحن ضحل

بئر ضحلة

معلومات ضحلة

نقاش ضحل

بحيرة ضحلة

सामान्य वाक्यांश

في مياه ضحلة

— Literally in shallow water; metaphorically in a simple or safe situation.

نحن الآن في مياه ضحلة.

ضحل المضمون

— Lacking content or substance.

هذا الكتاب ضحل المضمون.

ضحل التفكير

— A person who doesn't think deeply.

هو رجل ضحل التفكير.

أضحل من اللازم

— Shallower than necessary.

هذا الحفر أضحل من اللازم.

بشكل ضحل

— In a shallow manner.

عالج الموضوع بشكل ضحل.

ضحل الثقافة

— Having little cultural knowledge.

إنه شاب ضحل الثقافة.

مستوى ضحل

— A low or shallow level.

وصل النقاش إلى مستوى ضحل.

ضحل الرؤية

— Having a narrow or superficial perspective.

السياسي ضحل الرؤية.

ضحل الخبرة

— Having very little experience.

هو موظف ضحل الخبرة.

ضحل الأثر

— Having a very weak or shallow impact.

كان التغيير ضحل الأثر.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

ضحل vs قليل

Means 'little' (quantity). Use 'dah-l' for depth. You can have a little water that is deep (in a narrow tube).

ضحل vs بسيط

Means 'simple'. A simple idea isn't always shallow; it might be profound but easy to understand.

ضحل vs خفيف

Means 'light' (weight). Sometimes used in dialect for shallow, but incorrect in Standard Arabic.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"يغرق في شبر ماء"

— To drown in an inch of water. Used for someone who panics over tiny, shallow problems.

لا تقلق عليه، إنه يغرق في شبر ماء.

Informal

"كلامه لا يبل الريق"

— His words don't even wet the throat. Implies shallow, useless talk.

حديثه ضحل، كلامه لا يبل الريق.

Literary/Idiomatic

"سطحي كالقشرة"

— Superficial like a shell. Describes extreme shallowness.

تفكيره سطحي كالقشرة وضحل جداً.

Neutral

"لا عمق له"

— He has no depth. A direct way to describe a shallow person.

هذا الرجل لا عمق له، فكره ضحل.

Neutral

"على الشاطئ الضحل"

— Staying on the shallow shore. Metaphor for avoiding deep risks or knowledge.

بقي في الشاطئ الضحل ولم يتعلم شيئاً.

Poetic

"ضحالة المنطق"

— Shallowness of logic. Used to dismiss an argument.

أدهشتني ضحالة منطقه.

Formal

"ماء ضحل لا يروي"

— Shallow water that doesn't quench thirst. Used for insufficient solutions.

هذه الحلول ماء ضحل لا يروي.

Literary

"ضحل كالمستنقع"

— Shallow as a swamp. Often implies stagnant, shallow thoughts.

بيئة ضحلة كالمستنقع.

Metaphorical

"منهل ضحل"

— A shallow source. Used for unreliable information sources.

أخذ معلوماته من منهل ضحل.

Formal

"بحر من الكلمات الضحلة"

— A sea of shallow words. Describes long but meaningless speeches.

تحدث لساعة في بحر من الكلمات الضحلة.

Literary

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

ضحل vs سطحي

Both translate to 'shallow/superficial'.

Dah-l is more about volume and capacity (like a dry river). Sathi is about staying on the top layer (like a mirror).

تحليل سطحي (superficial analysis) vs ماء ضحل (shallow water).

ضحل vs تافه

Both describe things with no value.

Tafih means trivial or silly. Dah-l means lacking depth or substance.

كلام تافه (silly talk) vs كلام ضحل (shallow talk).

ضحل vs نحيف

Both describe 'thinness'.

Naheef is for people/objects being thin. Dah-l is for the depth of a space or liquid.

رجل نحيف (thin man) vs نهر ضحل (shallow river).

ضحل vs صغير

Both describe small size.

Sagheer is general smallness. Dah-l is specifically for lack of depth.

بيت صغير (small house) vs مسبح ضحل (shallow pool).

ضحل vs قصير

Both describe short distance.

Qaseer is for length or height (horizontal/vertical). Dah-l is for depth (internal vertical).

رجل قصير (short man) vs بئر ضحلة (shallow well).

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

[Noun] + ضحل/ضحلة

البحر ضحل.

[Noun] + [Adjective] + جداً

هذا الصحن ضحل جداً.

كان + [Noun] + ضحلاً

كان النهر ضحلاً.

[Noun] + ذو/ذات + [Noun] + ضحل

هو شخص ذو فكر ضحل.

إن + [Noun] + الضحل + [Verb]

إن التحليل الضحل يفسد البحث.

ثمة + [Noun] + بين + [Noun] + و [Noun] الضحل

ثمة فرق بين العلم والمعرفة الضحلة.

بالرغم من + [Noun] + الضحل

بالرغم من الماء الضحل، سبحنا.

هل + [Noun] + ضحل؟

هل المسبح ضحل؟

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

ضحالة Shallowness (abstract noun).

ضحل Small amount of water (rarely used as a noun).

क्रिया

ضحل To become shallow (rare verb form).

تضحل To gradually become shallow.

विशेषण

ضحل Shallow (masculine).

ضحلة Shallow (feminine).

ضِحَال Shallow (plural form).

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

High in nature, news, and academic critiques.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Using 'dah-l' for a thin person. → Using 'naheef' (نحيف).
'Dah-l' is for depth, not body weight or physical thickness of an object.
Saying 'al-ma'u al-dah-la' for masculine water. → al-ma'u al-dah-l.
Ma' (water) is masculine, so the adjective must be masculine too.
Pronouncing it like the English name 'Dale'. → Dah-l (with a heavy D and throat H).
The Arabic letters 'Dhad' and 'Ha' have no direct English equivalents and require throat/tongue positioning.
Using 'dah-l' to mean 'short'. → Using 'qaseer' (قصير).
A short person is 'qaseer', but a shallow river is 'dah-l'.
Using 'dah-l' for a small quantity of food. → Using 'qaleel' (قليل).
If you have a few grapes, they are 'qaleel', not 'dah-l'.

सुझाव

Gender Agreement

Always check the gender of the noun. 'Nahr' (river) is masculine: 'nahr dah-l'. 'Birka' (pond) is feminine: 'birka dah-la'.

The Dhad Sound

The 'Dhad' (ض) is what makes Arabic the 'Language of Dhad'. Practice it by making a heavy 'D' sound with the sides of your tongue.

Literal vs. Metaphorical

Start by using 'dah-l' for water. Once comfortable, try using it to describe a 'shallow' movie or book to sound more advanced.

Safety First

In a travel context, 'dah-l' is a safety word. Use it to ask if a swimming area is safe for non-swimmers.

Avoid Overuse

While 'dah-l' is great, try to use 'sathi' for social situations to sound more natural in casual conversation.

Root Learning

Remember the root D-H-L. It’s a small root, so 'dah-l' and 'dahala' are the main words you need to know.

Documentary Clues

When you hear 'miyah' (waters) in a nature show, listen for 'dah-la' to describe coastal regions.

The 'an' Ending

After verbs like 'kana' (was) or 'asbaha' (became), the word becomes 'dah-lan'. Don't forget the Alif at the end!

Politeness

Avoid calling someone's opinion 'dah-l' to their face unless you want to be very confrontational. It's a strong critique.

Visual Cues

Picture a puddle (shallow) vs. a well (deep). Label the puddle 'dah-l' in your mind.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of a 'Dull' person being 'Dahl' (ضحل). Both sound similar and describe someone who lacks interest or depth.

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a 'D' (Dhad) shaped like a shallow bowl holding just a little bit of water.

Word Web

Water Shallow Superficial Pool Plate Thought Deep (Opposite) Surface

चैलेंज

Try to find three things in your house that are 'dah-l' (like a plate, a tray, or a small box) and name them in Arabic.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

The word comes from the Semitic root 'D-H-L', which relates to the receding of water or the presence of water in small, non-deep quantities. In classical Arabic lexicons, it specifically described desert pools left after rain.

मूल अर्थ: A small quantity of water on the ground that does not have depth.

Afroasiatic, Semitic, Arabic.

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Be careful when using this to describe people; it is very critical and can be offensive if used to dismiss someone's intelligence.

English speakers use 'shallow' similarly for water and people, making this an easy transition in meaning.

Used in modern Arabic literature to describe the 'lost generation' (al-jeel al-dah-l). Common in environmental reports about the Arabian Gulf's shallow coasts. Appears in religious texts discussing 'shallow faith' vs 'deep conviction'.

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

At the Beach

هل الماء ضحل؟
المكان ضحل هنا.
احذر من المناطق غير الضحلة.
نلعب في المياه الضحلة.

Reviewing a Book

قصة ضحلة.
شخصيات ضحلة.
كتاب ضحل المضمون.
أسلوب ضحل.

In the Kitchen

صحن ضحل.
وعاء ضحل.
قدر ضحلة.
طبق ضحل للتقديم.

Political Discussion

تحليل ضحل.
رؤية ضحلة.
حلول ضحلة.
ثقافة سياسية ضحلة.

Describing Nature

بئر ضحلة.
نهر ضحل.
بحيرة ضحلة.
جدول ضحل.

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"هل تفضل السباحة في المياه الضحلة أم العميقة؟ (Do you prefer swimming in shallow or deep water?)"

"ما رأيك في الأفلام التي تقدم قصصاً ضحلة؟ (What is your opinion on movies that present shallow stories?)"

"هل تعتقد أن وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي تجعل ثقافتنا ضحلة؟ (Do you think social media makes our culture shallow?)"

"كيف نصف الشخص الذي لديه فكر ضحل باللغة العربية؟ (How do we describe a person with shallow thought in Arabic?)"

"هل سبق لك أن رأيت نهراً ضحلاً جداً؟ (Have you ever seen a very shallow river?)"

डायरी विषय

اكتب عن موقف شعرت فيه أن النقاش كان ضحلاً جداً. (Write about a situation where you felt the discussion was very shallow.)

صف جمال البحيرات الضحلة في فصل الخريف. (Describe the beauty of shallow lakes in the autumn season.)

لماذا يعتبر البعض أن المعرفة الضحلة خطيرة؟ (Why do some consider shallow knowledge to be dangerous?)

قارن بين 'العمق' و'الضحالة' في شخصية الإنسان. (Compare 'depth' and 'shallowness' in human character.)

اكتب رسالة لصديق تنصحه فيها بالابتعاد عن الأمور الضحلة. (Write a letter to a friend advising them to stay away from shallow matters.)

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Yes, you can use 'dah-l' metaphorically to describe a person's character or intellect, but it is considered an insult. It implies they lack wisdom, seriousness, or deep thought. For example, 'shakhs dah-l' means a shallow person.

While often interchangeable in metaphorical contexts, 'dah-l' emphasizes the 'emptiness' or 'lack of volume' (like a shallow river), whereas 'sathi' emphasizes the 'surface' (like someone only looking at the cover of a book). 'Dah-l' is slightly more formal.

In many dialects (like Levantine or Egyptian), 'dah-l' is less common in daily speech than 'mish 'ameeq' (not deep) for water, but it is still used in formal or semi-formal discussions about culture and politics.

The most common plural for non-human things (like rivers or ideas) is the feminine singular 'dah-la'. However, the broken plural 'dihaal' (ضِحَال) also exists and is used in more literary contexts.

In Arabic, 'bi'r' (بئر) is feminine. Therefore, you must say 'bi'run dah-latun' (a shallow well). This is a common mistake for learners because the word doesn't end in a ta marbuta.

Yes, 'tabaq dah-l' (shallow plate) is a common way to describe a flat plate used for main courses, as opposed to a 'tabaq 'ameeq' (deep plate/bowl) used for soup.

There isn't a common single verb, but you can say 'ja'alahu dah-lan' (made it shallow). The verb 'dahala' (to become shallow) exists but is very rare in modern usage.

The most direct opposite is 'ameeq' (عميق), meaning deep. This applies to both literal water and metaphorical thoughts.

The comparative form is 'adh-hal' (أضحل), but it's more natural in modern Arabic to say 'aqall umqan' (أقل عمقاً), which means 'less deep'.

The specific word 'dah-l' does not appear in the Quran, although the concept of depth and surface is discussed using other terms like 'ghawr' (deep/receding).

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