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كتش

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to be related to the concept of acquiring or earning, particularly for one's family. It is closely associated with the idea of diligent effort and provision.

Derived headwords

اِكْتَسَبَverb
  1. 1.
    to acquireboth

    To gain or obtain something, especially through effort or work.

  2. 2.
    to earnboth

    To gain money or a living by working.

اِكْتِسَابnoun
  1. 1.
    acquisitionboth

    The act or process of acquiring something.

  2. 2.
    earningboth

    The act of gaining money or a living through work.

كَكدَشverb
  1. 1.
    to toilclassical

    To work hard and diligently, often with difficulty.

Parallel reading

كتش لأهله كتشا
He acquired for his family through diligent effort.
اكتسب لهم ككدش
He acquired for them through toiling.