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ناد

Root entry · 6 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of swaying, nodding, or moving gently, often associated with drowsiness or the movement of branches. It also includes a proper noun for a place in Yemen.

Derived headwords

نَادَverb
  1. 1.
    to sway from drowsinessboth

    To move back and forth or nod due to sleepiness.

نَوَدَverb
  1. 1.
    to sway, move gentlyboth

    To move or sway gently, often used for branches or a person feeling drowsy.

نَوَدَانnoun
  1. 1.
    swaying, noddingclassical

    The act of swaying or nodding, particularly from drowsiness.

نَوَدَانnoun
  1. 1.
    Jewish schoolsclassical

    A term referring to Jewish schools or places of study, derived from the movement associated with their learning.

نَوَادَةname
  1. 1.
    a place in Yemenclassical

    A specific location in Yemen, noted as containing the tomb of Sam, son of Noah.

تَنَوَّدَverb
  1. 1.
    to sway, moveboth

    To sway or move, used in reference to branches or the movement of Jewish students.

Parallel reading

ناد نودا ونوادا، بالضم، ونودانا: تمايل من النعاس.
Nāda, nōdan and nawādan (with dammah), and nūdānan: to sway from drowsiness.
وتنوّد الغصن: تحرك
And the branch moved gently: it swayed.
ومننه: نودان اليهود في مدارسهم.
And from it: the nūdān of the Jews in their schools.