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شخن

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root pertains to the initial stages of crying or weeping, indicating a state of being on the verge of tears. It can also imply a softening or mitigation of this emotional state.

Derived headwords

شَخَنَverb
  1. 1.
    to be on the verge of tearsboth

    To begin to show signs of crying, to be about to weep. This verb describes the initial phase of emotional distress leading to tears.

  2. 2.
    to be softened (emotionally)classical

    To become less intense or severe, particularly in the context of emotional distress or crying. It suggests a mitigation of the initial urge to weep.

Parallel reading

شخن: تهيأ للبكاء، وقد يخفف.
To be on the verge of crying, and it may be mitigated.