ءبو
Root entry · 7 derived lemmasThis root primarily relates to fatherhood and paternal lineage. It extends to concepts of origin, source, and the male progenitor. It can also be used metaphorically to denote a source or cause of something.
Derived headwords
- 1.fatherboth
The male parent of a child. This is the most common and direct meaning.
- 2.ancestorclassical
A male ancestor, particularly a progenitor or forefather.
- 3.owner/possessorclassical
Used in a construct state to denote possession or association with something, e.g., 'father of wisdom'.
- 1.my fatherboth
The first-person possessive form of 'father'.
- 1.parentsboth
The father and mother collectively.
- 1.fathersboth
The plural of father.
- 2.ancestorsclassical
Plural referring to forefathers or progenitors.
- 1.father (accusative)both
The accusative case of 'father', used when it is a direct object or follows certain prepositions.
- 1.father (genitive)both
The genitive case of 'father', used after prepositions or as part of an idafa construction.
- 1.father of the swift onesclassical
A kunya (patronymic or descriptive nickname) referring to a male.