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تروخ

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the act of falling or sinking into something, particularly soft or muddy substances. It can also extend to the idea of settling or becoming established in a place.

Derived headwords

تَرُوَّخَverb
  1. 1.
    to sink intoboth

    To fall or sink deeply into a soft substance, such as mud or mire.

  2. 2.
    to settle inclassical

    To become established or settled in a place, often implying a degree of permanence.

تَرُوُّخٌnoun
  1. 1.
    sinkingboth

    The act or process of sinking into a soft substance.

  2. 2.
    settlementclassical

    The state of being settled or established in a place.

Parallel reading

تَرُوَّخَ في الطينِ: وَقَعَ فيهِ.
He sank into the mud: he fell into it.