شطس

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily denotes deep understanding, intelligence, and shrewdness. It also extends to the concept of entering into something deeply, whether physically or metaphorically, implying thoroughness or immersion.

Derived headwords

الشَّطْسnoun

1.
shrewdness, intelligenceboth
A profound understanding, keen intellect, and sharp perception.
2.
knowledge, wisdomclassical
Possession of deep knowledge and sagacity.
3.
astuteness, cunningboth
A clever and discerning nature, often implying a degree of craftiness.

أَشْطَاسnoun

1.
qualities of shrewdnessboth
Plural of شَطْس (shats), referring to the qualities or manifestations of intelligence, shrewdness, and deep understanding.

شَطَسِيّadjective

1.
shrewd, intelligentboth
Describing a person who is profoundly intelligent, shrewd, and possesses deep understanding.

شَطَسَverb

1.
to be shrewd, intelligentboth
To possess or exhibit deep intelligence, shrewdness, and understanding.
2.
to enter deeply intoclassical
To penetrate or enter into something thoroughly, whether physically or metaphorically, implying immersion or deep engagement.

Parallel reading

الشطس: الدهاء والعلم والفطنة

Al-shats: shrewdness, knowledge, and intelligence.

والجمع أشطاس

And its plural is ashtas.

يا أيها السائل عن نحاسي ... عني، ولما يبلغوا أشطاسي

O you who ask about my copper... from me, and they have not yet reached my levels of understanding.

ورجل شطسي: داه منكر ذو أشطاس

And a shatasi man: a remarkably shrewd person possessing great intelligence.

شطف فلان في الأرض وشطس إذا دخل فيها إما راسخا وإما واغلا

So-and-so penetrated into the land and shatas if he entered into it, either firmly established or deeply immersed.

تشب لعيني رامق شطست به نوى غربة، وصل الأحبة تقطع

My eye catches sight of one who has entered deeply into the hardships of exile, severing the connection with loved ones.