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ترتب

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily deals with the concept of something being fixed, established, or firm. It can also extend to meanings related to dust or a bad servant, though these appear to be less common or specialized usages.

Derived headwords

التّرَتُّبnoun
  1. 1.
    Firmness, stabilityclassical

    The state or quality of being fixed, established, or firm. It implies a settled and unmoving condition.

  2. 2.
    Dustclassical

    Refers to fine particles of earth or other matter, often found on the ground.

  3. 3.
    Bad servantclassical

    Describes a servant who is of poor quality, disobedient, or otherwise undesirable.

Parallel reading

التّرَتُّب: الأمر الثابت
Al-tarttubu: the fixed matter.
الترتب: التراب
Al-tarttubu: the dust.
الترتب: العبد السوء
Al-tarttubu: the bad servant.