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رضك

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the action of closing and opening the eyes, often with a sense of quickness or suddenness. It can also extend to actions involving manipulation or forceful closing.

Derived headwords

رَضَكَverb
  1. 1.
    to close and open eyesclassical

    To rapidly close and then open one's eyes, often implying a quick blink or a sudden change in vision.

أَرْضَكَverb
  1. 1.
    to close and open eyesclassical

    To cause the eyes to close and then open, often in a rapid or forceful manner. This is the specific form used in the provided example.

Parallel reading

أرضك عينيه: غمضهما وفتحهما
To close and open his eyes: to shut them and open them.
وأرضك عينيه الحمار وصفقا
And the donkey closed and opened its eyes and clapped.