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شتع

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root describes a state of distress or suffering, particularly related to illness or hunger. It conveys a sense of being afflicted, weakened, or agitated due to hardship.

Derived headwords

شَتَعَverb
  1. 1.
    to be distressedclassical

    To be afflicted or distressed, especially from illness or hunger. It implies a state of suffering and weakening.

شُتُعٌnoun
  1. 1.
    distressclassical

    The state of being distressed or afflicted, particularly due to sickness or starvation.

شَتَعٌnoun
  1. 1.
    distressclassical

    A state of suffering or affliction, often caused by hunger or disease.

Parallel reading

شَتَعَ شَتَعاً: جَزِعَ مِنْ مَرَضٍ أَوْ جُوعٍ.
He was distressed from illness or hunger.