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قنعت

Root entry · 8 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of being satisfied or content, often with a sense of resignation or acceptance. It can also describe a state of being covered or veiled, particularly in relation to hair.

Derived headwords

قَنَعَverb
  1. 1.
    to be contentboth

    To be satisfied with what one has, to accept one's lot without complaint.

  2. 2.
    to be resignedclassical

    To accept a difficult situation with a lack of resistance or protest.

قَنَاعَةnoun
  1. 1.
    contentmentboth

    The state of being satisfied with what one has; inner peace and satisfaction.

  2. 2.
    satisfactionboth

    A feeling of fulfillment or pleasure derived from achieving something or having something.

قَانِعadjective
  1. 1.
    contentboth

    Satisfied with what one has; not desiring more.

  2. 2.
    resignedclassical

    Having accepted a difficult situation.

قَنِعَverb
  1. 1.
    to be hairyclassical

    To have abundant hair on the face and body.

قُنُوعnoun
  1. 1.
    hirsutenessclassical

    The state of having a lot of hair on the face and body.

قِنَاعnoun
  1. 1.
    maskboth

    A covering worn over the face to conceal identity or for disguise.

  2. 2.
    veilboth

    A piece of fabric worn to cover the face or head.

مُقْتَنِعadjective
  1. 1.
    convincedboth

    Having been persuaded or satisfied about something.

  2. 2.
    satisfiedboth

    Content with a particular situation or outcome.

قَنَعَverb
  1. 1.
    to coverclassical

    To conceal or hide, often used in the context of hair covering the face.

Parallel reading

رجل قنعات: كثير شعر الوجه والجسد.
A man qan'āt: having abundant hair on the face and body.