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بءه

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the concept of understanding, perceiving, or becoming aware of something. It signifies a mental grasp or recognition of a matter.

Derived headwords

بَاءَ بِهِverb
  1. 1.
    to understandboth

    To comprehend or grasp the meaning of something.

  2. 2.
    to perceiveboth

    To become aware of or recognize something through the senses or intellect.

  3. 3.
    to be aware ofboth

    To have knowledge or consciousness of a particular fact or situation.

فَطِنَverb
  1. 1.
    to understandboth

    To comprehend or grasp the meaning of something, often quickly or intelligently.

  2. 2.
    to perceiveboth

    To become aware of or recognize something, especially through subtle signs.

  3. 3.
    to be intelligentboth

    To possess the quality of being quick to understand or learn.

Parallel reading

ما بأه له
He did not understand it.
أي ما فطن
Meaning, he did not understand.