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جزح

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily concerns the concept of giving generously or decisively, often implying a swift or unhesitating action. It extends to meanings related to movement, provision, and even a sense of shrewdness or intelligence in a young person.

Derived headwords

جَزَحَverb
  1. 1.
    to goboth

    To proceed to one's need or destination.

  2. 2.
    to giveboth

    To give a generous or abundant gift.

  3. 3.
    to give without consultationclassical

    To give a gift without consulting anyone.

  4. 4.
    to enter shelterclassical

    Used for antelopes entering their shelters.

  5. 5.
    to strikeclassical

    To strike a tree to make its leaves fall.

جَزْحَةnoun
  1. 1.
    portionboth

    A portion or piece cut from something, especially from one's wealth.

الجَزْحnoun
  1. 1.
    giftboth

    The act of giving or the gift itself.

جَزِحadjective
  1. 1.
    shrewdboth

    Describing a young boy who is intelligent, discerning, and shrewd.

Parallel reading

مضى لحاجته
He went to his need.
أعطى عطاء جزيلا
He gave a generous gift.
أعطى ولم يشاور أحدا
He gave without consulting anyone.
والظباء: دخلت كناسها
And the antelopes entered their shelters.
والشجر: ضربه ليحت ورقه
And the tree: he struck it to make its leaves fall.
وله من ماله جزحة: قطع له قطعة
And he had a 'jazha' from his wealth: a piece was cut for him.
والجزح: العطية
And 'al-jazh': the gift.
وغلام جزح، كجبل وكتف: إذا نظر وتكايس
And a 'jazih' boy, like 'jabal' and 'katif': if he looks and is shrewd.