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هنتب

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe a state of relaxation, idleness, or slowness in one's affairs. It conveys a sense of taking it easy or delaying action.

Derived headwords

هَنْتَبَverb
  1. 1.
    to relaxclassical

    To become relaxed or at ease in one's affairs.

  2. 2.
    to be slowclassical

    To be slow or hesitant in action, to procrastinate.

تَهَنْتَبَverb
  1. 1.
    to relax oneselfclassical

    To cause oneself to relax or become at ease.

  2. 2.
    to be sluggishclassical

    To act in a sluggish or lazy manner.

Parallel reading

هَنْتَبَ في أمره: استرخى، وتوانى.
He relaxed in his affair: he became at ease, and he was slow.