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قءى

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe a state of submission, acknowledgment, and humility towards an opponent or adversary. It conveys the idea of yielding and admitting defeat or fault.

Derived headwords

قَأَىverb
  1. 1.
    to admit faultclassical

    To acknowledge one's error or wrongdoing, often in a context of submission.

  2. 2.
    to submitclassical

    To yield to an opponent or adversary, showing humility and deference.

  3. 3.
    to acknowledge an opponentclassical

    To recognize the validity of an opponent's claim or position, implying a yielding.

Parallel reading

قأى إذا أقر لخصمه وذل
He admitted fault if he acknowledged his opponent and was humbled.