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اجرهد

Root entry · 5 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to speed, extension, and intensity. It describes rapid movement, prolonged duration, and severe conditions, whether in travel, plant growth, or the passage of time.

Derived headwords

أَجْرَهَدَverb
  1. 1.
    to hastenboth

    To move or act with great speed.

  2. 2.
    to extendboth

    To stretch out or become prolonged.

  3. 3.
    to become tallboth

    To grow in height or length.

  4. 4.
    to continueboth

    To persist or go on without stopping.

أَجْرَهَدَverb
  1. 1.
    to be barrenclassical

    Said of land, meaning no plants grew in it.

  2. 2.
    to be severeclassical

    Said of a year, meaning it was harsh and difficult.

الجَرْهَدَةnoun
  1. 1.
    swiftnessclassical

    The quality of being quick or rapid in movement.

  2. 2.
    water skinclassical

    A container for water.

الجَرْهَدnoun
  1. 1.
    swift travelerclassical

    A person who travels quickly and energetically.

  2. 2.
    energetic personclassical

    A lively and active individual.

جرهد بن خويلدname
  1. 1.
    Jahrad ibn Khuwaylidclassical

    A companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

Parallel reading

أَجْرَهَدَ: أسرع
He hastened: he moved quickly.
وأمْتَدَّ
and extended.
وطالَ
and became tall.
واستمرَّ
and continued.
والأرض: لم يوجد فيها نبت
And the land: no plants were found in it.
والسنة: اشتدت، وصَعُبَت
And the year: it became severe, and difficult.
والجَرْهَدَة: الوحاء في السير
And al-jarhadah: swiftness in travel.
وجَرَّة الماء
and a water skin.
ويقال: كالمرزبة
And it is said: like a mallet.
والجَرْهَد، كجعفر وسنبل: السيار النشيط
And al-jarhad, like Ja'far and Sunbul: the swift, energetic traveler.
وجرهد بن خويلد: صحابي
And Jahrad ibn Khuwaylid: a companion.