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السفسير

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to intermediaries, agents, and skilled individuals. It encompasses roles like brokers, servants, managers, and experts in various fields, often with a connotation of competence and shrewdness.

Derived headwords

السفسيرnoun
  1. 1.
    Brokerboth

    An intermediary who negotiates between parties for a commission, often in trade or real estate.

  2. 2.
    Servantclassical

    A person who performs duties for another person, especially in a household.

  3. 3.
    Followerclassical

    One who adheres to or supports another person or cause.

  4. 4.
    Managerboth

    A person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff.

  5. 5.
    Skilled personboth

    An individual who is exceptionally talented and proficient in their craft or profession.

  6. 6.
    Clever manclassical

    A man who is witty, charming, and possesses a refined demeanor.

  7. 7.
    Geniusboth

    A person of extraordinary intellect and talent, particularly in a specific field.

  8. 8.
    Expertboth

    A person with comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular area.

  9. 9.
    Stewardclassical

    A person who manages another's property or financial affairs; a supervisor.

  10. 10.
    Expert in soundsclassical

    Someone knowledgeable about acoustics or the science of sound.

  11. 11.
    Expert in ironworkclassical

    A specialist in metallurgy or the crafting of iron.

  12. 12.
    Supervisorclassical

    A person who oversees and directs workers or the work done.

سفاسيرnoun
  1. 1.
    Bundles of moist fodderclassical

    A collection of fresh, damp fodder prepared for feeding camels.

سفاسرةnoun
  1. 1.
    Bundles of moist fodderclassical

    A collection of fresh, damp fodder prepared for feeding camels.

السفسارnoun
  1. 1.
    Expertclassical

    A highly skilled and knowledgeable person, particularly in financial matters or as a discerning judge.

  2. 2.
    Financial expertclassical

    Someone adept at assessing the value of currency or goods.

Parallel reading

السفسير، بالكسر: السمسار
Al-safsīr, with a kasra: the broker.
والخادم
And the servant.
والتابع
And the follower.
والقيم بالأمر المصلح له
And the one in charge of an affair, who sets it right.
وكذا بالناقة
And likewise concerning a she-camel.
والرجل الظريف
And the charming man.
والعبقري الحاذق بصناعته
And the genius, skilled in his craft.
والقهرمان
And the steward.
والعالم بالأصوات
And the one knowledgeable about sounds.
وبأمر الحديد
And about matters of iron.
والفيج
And the supervisor.
والحزمة من حزم الرطبة تعلفها الإبل
And the bundle of moist fodder that camels are fed.
ج: سفاسير وسفاسرة
Plural: safāsīr and safāsirah.
والسفسار: الجهبذ
And al-safsār: the expert (especially in finance).
رومية
Roman (origin).