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ركف

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily describes the act of falling and settling, particularly in the context of snow or other substances. It conveys a sense of immobility and firmness after descent.

Derived headwords

اِرْتَكَفَverb
  1. 1.
    to fall and settleclassical

    To fall and then remain fixed in place, not moving. This is often used to describe snow that has fallen and settled firmly.

Parallel reading

ارتكف الثلج إذا وقع فثبت
Snow falls and settles when it falls and becomes firm.
كقولك بالفارسية ببست
Like your saying in Persian 'bast'.