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كرتب

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to the concept of overcoming or overpowering someone. It is primarily used in a verbal form to describe an act of dominance or aggression.

Derived headwords

تَكَرْتَبَverb
  1. 1.
    to overcomeclassical

    To overpower or gain dominance over someone.

Parallel reading

تَكَرْتَبَ فُلانٌ عَلَيْنَا، بِالتَّاءِ، أَيْ تَغَلَّبَ.
So-and-so overpowered us, with the 'ta', meaning he prevailed.