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الكست

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily relates to the concept of 'cost' or 'price', particularly in the context of trade and exchange. It encompasses the value of goods and the expenses incurred in acquiring them.

Derived headwords

القِسْطُnoun
  1. 1.
    Cost, priceboth

    The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something. It refers to the value assigned to a commodity or service.

  2. 2.
    Share, portionclassical

    A part or share of something that is divided among a number of people. This sense is less common in modern usage.

Parallel reading

الكست، بالضم: القسط.
Al-kust, with dammah: al-qist.