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دربخت

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe a specific type of subservient or yielding action, particularly in the context of animal mating or a person lowering their head and posture.

Derived headwords

دربختverb
  1. 1.
    to be subservientclassical

    To yield or be compliant, especially in a sexual context.

  2. 2.
    to lower the headclassical

    To bow one's head, indicating submission or deference.

  3. 3.
    to bend the backclassical

    To arch or extend the back, often in conjunction with lowering the head.

Parallel reading

دربخت الحمامة لذكرها: طاوعته للسفاد
The dove was subservient to its male: it obeyed it for mating.
والرجل: طأطأ رأسه
And the man: he lowered his head.
وبسط ظهره
And he extended his back.