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رجل

Root entry · 7 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of a man, a male human being. It also extends to meanings associated with strength, firmness, and the act of standing or being steadfast. Derived terms can refer to a person's stature, a warrior, or even a camel.

Derived headwords

رَجُلnoun
  1. 1.
    manboth

    An adult human male.

  2. 2.
    personboth

    A human being, regardless of sex, often used generically.

  3. 3.
    warriorclassical

    A strong and brave man, often associated with fighting.

رِجَالnoun
  1. 1.
    menboth

    The plural of 'man', referring to multiple adult human males.

رَجُلَةnoun
  1. 1.
    manlinessclassical

    The quality of being a man; virility, courage, and strength.

تَرَجَّلَverb
  1. 1.
    to dismountboth

    To get off from a mount, such as a horse or camel.

  2. 2.
    to walkboth

    To proceed on foot, especially after dismounting.

رَجُلٌ مُتَعَهِّتadjective
  1. 1.
    a man of skillclassical

    A man who possesses skill, expertise, and cleverness.

نِيقةnoun
  1. 1.
    skillclassical

    Expertise, cleverness, and proficiency in a particular field.

تَعْتَهnoun
  1. 1.
    skillclassical

    Proficiency, dexterity, and cleverness.

Parallel reading

رجل متعهت، أي: ذو نيقة وتعته.
A skilled man, meaning: one possessing skill and cleverness.