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ثطف

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to a state of well-being, comfort, and abundance, particularly concerning sustenance and rest. It signifies a pleasant and enjoyable condition of life.

Derived headwords

الثطفnoun
  1. 1.
    Well-beingclassical

    A state of comfort, ease, and abundance, especially in terms of food, drink, and sleep.

  2. 2.
    Blessingclassical

    A divine favor or gift, leading to a pleasant and prosperous condition.

ثطفverb
  1. 1.
    To be in a state of well-beingclassical

    To experience comfort, ease, and abundance, particularly in sustenance and rest.

Parallel reading

أهملها الليث واستعمل ابن الأعرابي الثطف
Al-Layth neglected it, and Ibn al-A'rabi used al-thutf.
هو النعمة في المطعم والمشرب والمنام
It is the blessing in food, drink, and sleep.
وقال شمر: الثطف النعمة
And Shamir said: al-thutf is the blessing.