شلل

This is the 5500th most frequent Arabic word.


شلل

Paralysis.


The word 'شلل' here signifies a medical condition involving loss of movement or sensation in part of the body, used in a literal medical sense.

عانى الطفل من شلل مؤقت بعد العملية.

The child suffered from temporary paralysis after the operation.


In this sentence, 'شلل' is used metaphorically to describe a situation where there is a complete halt or failure in progress or activity.

أدى الخلاف إلى شلل تام في سير المشروع.

The disagreement led to a complete standstill in the project's progress.


Here, 'شلل' is applied figuratively to address stagnation or inability to function effectively within the social context.

ندعو للعمل لتجنب شلل المجتمع بسبب الأزمات الاقتصادية.

We advocate for action to avoid societal paralysis due to economic crises.