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ربه

Root entry · 7 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of being a lord, master, or owner. It extends to notions of managing, nurturing, and having authority over something or someone. It can also imply a state of self-sufficiency or being in charge of one's affairs.

Derived headwords

رَبَّهُverb
  1. 1.
    to nurture, to raiseboth

    To bring up, rear, or foster someone or something, often implying care and development.

  2. 2.
    to manage, to controlboth

    To govern, direct, or have authority over something, acting as its lord or master.

رَبٌّnoun
  1. 1.
    lord, master, ownerboth

    The one who possesses, controls, or has authority over something; the creator and sustainer.

  2. 2.
    Godboth

    A proper noun referring to the divine being, the creator and sustainer of the universe.

  3. 3.
    nurturer, raiserboth

    One who brings up, educates, or fosters; a guardian.

رَبِيبٌnoun
  1. 1.
    stepsonboth

    A son of one's spouse from a previous relationship.

  2. 2.
    foster childboth

    A child who is raised or nurtured by someone other than their biological parents.

تَرَبَّبَverb
  1. 1.
    to act as a lordclassical

    To behave as a master or lord, exercising authority and control.

أَرْبَبَverb
  1. 1.
    to become richclassical

    To attain wealth or become affluent, often through hard work or effort.

أَرَبٌّnoun
  1. 1.
    need, necessityclassical

    A requirement or something that is essential.

  2. 2.
    purpose, aimclassical

    The goal or objective one seeks to achieve.

أَرِبٌّadjective
  1. 1.
    needy, in needclassical

    Experiencing a lack of something; requiring assistance.

Parallel reading

أربه الرجل إذا استغنى بتعب شديد
A man is described as 'arbahu' when he becomes rich through severe hardship.
قال الأزهري: ولا أعرف أصله
Al-Azhari said: And I do not know its origin.