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بتا

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily concerns the concept of staying or residing in a place. It denotes a prolonged presence and establishment in a location.

Derived headwords

بَتَاverb
  1. 1.
    to stayboth

    To remain or reside in a place for a prolonged period.

بَتَاتًاadverb
  1. 1.
    permanentlyclassical

    In a manner that is permanent or lasting, indicating a fixed state.

Parallel reading

بتا بالمكان بتوا: أقام
He stayed in the place, remaining: he resided.
وبتا بتوا أفصح
And 'bata' (he stayed) is more eloquent.