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دهكم

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to concepts of old age, intense action, and forceful approach. It describes an elderly person and the act of plunging into a difficult matter or confronting someone forcefully.

Derived headwords

الدَّهْكَمnoun
  1. 1.
    Very old manclassical

    A very old man, one who is frail and nearing the end of his life.

تَدَهْكُمverb
  1. 1.
    Plunge intoclassical

    To plunge into a severe or difficult matter, to engage in something with intensity.

تَدَهْكَمَ عَلَيْنَاverb
  1. 1.
    Confront usclassical

    To confront us or approach us forcefully, implying an aggressive or overwhelming presence.

Parallel reading

الدهكم: الشيخ الفاني.
Al-dahkam: the dying old man.
والتدهكم: الاقتحام في الأمر الشديد.
And tadahkum: plunging into a severe matter.
وتدهكم علينا: تدرأ.
And tadahkam 'alayna: to confront/approach forcefully.