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زهب

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of giving or possessing wealth, particularly in the sense of bestowing it upon someone. It also extends to the idea of carrying or bearing something, often in conjunction with wealth or a burden.

Derived headwords

زَهَبnoun
  1. 1.
    wealthboth

    Possessions and riches, particularly money and valuable goods.

أعطاه زهباverb
  1. 1.
    gave him wealthboth

    To bestow or grant a person with riches or possessions.

ازدهبهverb
  1. 1.
    bore itclassical

    To carry or bear something, often implying a burden or responsibility.

  2. 2.
    accepted itclassical

    To take on or accept something, particularly wealth or a task.

ازدعبverb
  1. 1.
    bore itclassical

    To carry or bear something, similar to 'ازدهبه'.

  2. 2.
    accepted itclassical

    To take on or accept something, similar to 'ازدهبه'.

Parallel reading

أعطاه زهبا من ماله
He gave him wealth from his money.
فازدهبه
And he bore it.
وازدعبه مثله
And he bore it similarly.