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ثبب

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of sitting or settling down firmly. It encompasses the act of sitting with stability and permanence, often implying a deliberate and settled posture.

Derived headwords

الثَّبَابnoun
  1. 1.
    Sittingclassical

    The act of sitting, specifically a firm and settled sitting.

ثَبَّverb
  1. 1.
    To sit firmlyclassical

    To sit down with a firm and settled posture, implying stability.

ثَبَثَبَverb
  1. 1.
    To sit firmlyclassical

    To sit down with a firm and settled posture, implying stability. This is a reduplicated form emphasizing the firmness of the sitting.

Parallel reading

الثَّبَاب: الجلوس
Al-thabab: sitting.
وثب إذا جلس جلوسا متمكنا
He sat firmly if he sat a settled sitting.
ثبثب إذا جلس متمكنا
He sat firmly if he sat a settled sitting.