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لذج

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the act of drinking or consuming something, often with a sense of intensity or persistence. It can also extend to the idea of urging or pressing someone persistently.

Derived headwords

لَذَجَverb
  1. 1.
    to drinkboth

    To drink something, often implying a significant amount or intensity.

لَذَجَverb
  1. 1.
    to urgeclassical

    To urge someone persistently, especially in making a request or demand.

Parallel reading

لذج الماء: جرعه
To drink water: to gulp it down.
و فلانا: ألح عليه في المسألة
And to [urge] someone: to insist upon him in the matter.