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"شحاد" (shuhād) primarily means beggar or demander. The word can also be used to describe someone who is ungrateful and demands things even after receiving a generous gift, similar to the English idiom "beggars can't be choosers". A related expression is "شحاد مشارط" (shuhād we mšāriṭ), which translates to "beggar and a demander" or "beggar with conditions".
- Basic meaning: "Beggar" or "demander".
- Extended meaning: A person who is ungrateful and continues to demand more, even after being given something freely.
- Idiomatic use: The phrase "شحاد مشارط" (shuhād we mšāriṭ) is used to describe someone who is a "beggar and a demander," a fitting equivalent for "beggars can't be choosers".