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بشا

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to relate to the concept of good manners, pleasant disposition, and refined character. It describes someone whose nature is inherently good and pleasing.

Derived headwords

بَشَاverb
  1. 1.
    to have good mannersboth

    To possess a good disposition, refined character, and pleasant manners.

  2. 2.
    to be good-naturedboth

    To have an inherently good and pleasing nature.

Parallel reading

ابن الأعرابي بشا إذا حسن خلقه.
Ibn al-A'rabi said: 'Basha' means when his character improved.