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غون

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily deals with the concept of persistence, stubbornness, and resolute action. It encompasses both negative persistence in wrongdoing and determined engagement in conflict.

Derived headwords

التَّغَوُّنnoun
  1. 1.
    Persistence in sinclassical

    To be persistent and unwavering in committing sins and transgressions.

التَّوَغُّنnoun
  1. 1.
    Engagement in warclassical

    To engage resolutely and bravely in warfare, to advance into battle.

Parallel reading

التَّغَوُّن الإِصْرَار عَلَى المَعَاصِي
Al-taghawwun is persistence in sins.
التَّوَغُّن الإِقْدَام فِي الحَرْب
Al-tawaghun is advancing into war.