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وغن

Root entry · 5 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to concepts of bravery, boldness, and persistence, particularly in the context of warfare. It also extends to meanings of stubbornness and insistence, especially in negative contexts like sin.

Derived headwords

تَوَغَّنَverb
  1. 1.
    to show braveryboth

    To exhibit courage and boldness, especially in the face of danger or conflict.

  2. 2.
    to be stubbornclassical

    To persist or insist on something, often in a negative or unyielding manner.

التَّوْغُّنnoun
  1. 1.
    bravery in warclassical

    The act of showing courage and bravery, specifically in the context of warfare.

  2. 2.
    insistence on sinsclassical

    Persistence or stubbornness in committing sins or wrongdoing.

وَغِنَةnoun
  1. 1.
    armpitmodern

    The hollow or cavity under the arm where it joins the body.

واسِعadjective
  1. 1.
    widemodern

    Having a great extent from side to side; broad.

  2. 2.
    spaciousmodern

    Having ample space; roomy.

تَغَوُّنnoun
  1. 1.
    insistence on sinsclassical

    The act of being persistent or insistent on committing sins.

Parallel reading

التوغن الإقدام في الحرب
Al-tawaghghun is bravery in war.
والوغة الجب
And al-waghah is the armpit.
والواسع
And al-wasi' (is related).
والتغون الإصرار على المعاصي
And al-taghawn is insistence on sins.