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دنكس

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe the act of hiding, concealing oneself, or remaining hidden. It implies a deliberate withdrawal from public view, often due to shame or an unwillingness to engage with others.

Derived headwords

دَنَكَسَverb
  1. 1.
    to hideboth

    To conceal oneself, to remain hidden from view.

  2. 2.
    to withdrawclassical

    To withdraw from a situation or from people, especially when facing a need or obligation.

دِنْكِسٌnoun
  1. 1.
    hidingclassical

    The act of hiding or concealing oneself.

  2. 2.
    concealmentclassical

    A state of being hidden or concealed.

مُدَنَكِسٌadjective
  1. 1.
    hiddenclassical

    One who is hidden or concealed.

  2. 2.
    withdrawnclassical

    One who has withdrawn from public view or engagement.

Parallel reading

دَنَكَسَ في بيته: اختفى، ولم يبرز لحاجة القوم، وهو عيب.
He hid in his house: he disappeared, and did not come forward for the needs of the people, and this is a defect.