No. 6,612 in Arabic
البائس
The Arabic word "البائس" means "miserable" or "wretched."
In a sentence
رأيتُ طفلًا البائس بعد أن فقد لعبته.
I saw the distressed child after he lost his toy.
In this sentence, 'البائس' is used as an adjective describing 'طفلًا', indicating his emotional state of sadness or distress due to the loss.
كان البائس جالساً بمفرده في الزاوية.
The miserable person was sitting alone in the corner.
Here, 'البائس' serves as a noun referring to someone experiencing sadness or unhappiness, giving emphasis to their state of being.
ساعدوا البائس الذي تحتاج أسرته إلى دعم.
Help the destitute whose family needs support.
In this usage, 'البائس' both as a descriptor and implies someone living in impoverished or dire circumstances needing assistance.
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