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دوط

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to concepts of steadfastness and foolishness. The primary distinction seems to be between being firm or established, and being foolish or lacking sense.

Derived headwords

طَادَverb
  1. 1.
    to be firmclassical

    To be established, fixed, or steadfast. This implies a state of immovability or permanence.

دَاطَverb
  1. 1.
    to be foolishclassical

    To act foolishly, to be stupid, or to lack sense. This denotes a deficiency in intelligence or judgment.

Parallel reading

طاد إذا ثبت
Tada means to be firm.
وداط إذا حمق
And Data means to be foolish.