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حءحء

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to calling or beckoning, often in a specific context like calling an animal. It also encompasses the sound associated with such a call, particularly the braying of a donkey.

Derived headwords

حَأَحَأَverb
  1. 1.
    to callboth

    To call out to someone or something, to beckon.

حِئْ حِئْnoun
  1. 1.
    donkey's callclassical

    The specific sound or call made by a donkey, often when thirsty or wanting water.

Parallel reading

حَأَحَأَ بالتيس: دعاه.
He called the goat: he beckoned it.
وحِئ حِئ: دعاء الحمار إلى الماء.
And the braying of the donkey: calling the donkey to water.