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ذمت

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of change, often in a negative or deteriorating sense. It can also encompass aspects of becoming weak, foolish, or insignificant.

Derived headwords

ذَمَتَverb
  1. 1.
    changed, alteredclassical

    To undergo a change, often implying a deterioration or alteration from a previous state.

  2. 2.
    became weak, feebleclassical

    To become weak, frail, or lacking in strength.

  3. 3.
    became foolish, sillyclassical

    To become foolish, silly, or lacking in sense.

يَذْمِتُverb
  1. 1.
    changes, altersclassical

    Present tense of the verb 'to change', implying an ongoing process of alteration.

  2. 2.
    becomes weak, feebleclassical

    Present tense of the verb 'to become weak', indicating a current state of frailty.

  3. 3.
    becomes foolish, sillyclassical

    Present tense of the verb 'to become foolish', indicating a current state of silliness.

Parallel reading

ذمت يذمت: تغير وهزل.
Dhamata yadhamutu: it changed and became foolish.