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وذن

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to concepts of receiving blessings or favors, and also to experiencing admiration or self-admiration. It also has a meaning related to striking or hitting.

Derived headwords

تَوُذُّنverb
  1. 1.
    to receive a blessingclassical

    To receive a blessing, favor, or gift. This is a specific verbal noun form indicating the act of receiving such a benefit.

  2. 2.
    to be admiredclassical

    To experience admiration or self-admiration. It can also refer to the state of being admired by others.

  3. 3.
    to strikeclassical

    To strike or hit something. This sense is less common and appears to be a specific verbal form.

تَوُذُّنnoun
  1. 1.
    receiving a blessingclassical

    The act of receiving a blessing or favor.

  2. 2.
    admirationclassical

    The state of being admired or the act of admiring oneself.

  3. 3.
    strikingclassical

    The act of striking or hitting.

Parallel reading

التذون النعمة
Receiving the blessing.
والتوذن الضرب
And al-tawadhdhun is striking.
والتوذن أيضا الإعجاب
And al-tawadhdhun is also admiration.