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حطل

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of something being slow, sluggish, or trailing behind. It is also used to describe a wolf, possibly due to its predatory nature or a perceived slowness in its movements.

Derived headwords

حَطَلَverb
  1. 1.
    to lag behindboth

    To move slowly or fall behind, especially in a race or pursuit.

  2. 2.
    to be sluggishboth

    To exhibit a lack of energy or speed; to be slow-moving or inactive.

حُطُلٌnoun
  1. 1.
    wolfclassical

    A wild canine animal, known for its predatory behavior.

أَحْطَالٌnoun
  1. 1.
    wolvesclassical

    The plural form of 'حُطُلٌ', referring to multiple wolves.

Parallel reading

الحطل الذئب
Al-ḥaṭal is the wolf.
والجمع أحطال
And the plural is aḥṭāl.