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صقف
Root entry · 5 derived lemmasThis root primarily relates to the concept of a roof or ceiling, and by extension, things that cover or are elevated. It also encompasses related actions like covering or constructing.
Derived headwords
صَقْفnoun
- 1.roofboth
The upper covering of a building, a ceiling.
سُقُوفnoun
- 1.roofsboth
Plural of 'roof', referring to multiple ceilings or coverings.
صَقْفَةnoun
- 1.canopyclassical
A covering or shelter, often temporary or decorative, like a canopy or awning.
صَقِيفَةnoun
- 1.shelterclassical
A structure providing shelter, often a covered walkway or a lean-to.
صَقْفُوفnoun
- 1.canopiesclassical
Plural of 'canopy', referring to multiple shelters or coverings.
Parallel reading
الصقوف المظال
The roofs are canopies.
والأصل فيه السقوف
And the origin of it is 'suqūf' (roofs).