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هكا

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to acts of belittling, boasting, or perhaps a form of deception or trickery. The primary verbs suggest actions of making someone seem small or engaging in rivalry.

Derived headwords

هَاكَاهُverb
  1. 1.
    to belittle himclassical

    To make someone appear small or insignificant in intellect or standing.

كَاهَاهُverb
  1. 1.
    to boast against himclassical

    To engage in a contest of boasting or pride with someone.

Parallel reading

هَاكَاهُ إذا استصغر عقله
He belittled him if he diminished his intellect.
وكاهاه فاخره
And he boasted against him, competing in pride.
وقد تقدم
And it has preceded.