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دوب

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of habit, custom, and continuous practice. It describes something that is done regularly, becoming a norm or a way of life. The derived terms emphasize the ingrained nature of actions and behaviors.

Derived headwords

دَابَverb
  1. 1.
    to be accustomedboth

    To habitually do something, to be in the practice of doing something regularly.

  2. 2.
    to proceedclassical

    To move forward or advance in a steady manner.

دَأْبnoun
  1. 1.
    habitboth

    A regular practice or custom; a way of behaving or living that is ingrained.

  2. 2.
    customboth

    A customary practice or tradition that is followed by a group or society.

  3. 3.
    diligenceclassical

    Persistent effort or continuous application to a task.

دُؤُوبadjective
  1. 1.
    habitualboth

    Characterized by or resulting from habit; done or occurring regularly.

  2. 2.
    diligentboth

    Showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.

  3. 3.
    constantboth

    Occurring continuously or without interruption.

Parallel reading

داب دوبا كدأب.
He habitually did something, like a custom.
دأب على العمل.
He was diligent in his work.
هذا دأبهم.
This is their custom.
كان دؤوبًا في دراسته.
He was diligent in his studies.
الحياة دؤوبة.
Life is constant.