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السطط

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily deals with concepts of injustice, oppression, and wrongdoing. It also extends to physical descriptions, specifically referring to tall stature.

Derived headwords

السَّطَطnoun
  1. 1.
    injusticeboth

    Unfairness or wrongdoing, acting contrary to justice.

  2. 2.
    oppressionboth

    The exercise of authority or power in a cruel or unjust manner.

الجَائِرُونnoun
  1. 1.
    injust onesboth

    Those who commit injustice or act unjustly.

  2. 2.
    oppressorsboth

    People who unjustly exercise power or authority.

الأسَطُّadjective
  1. 1.
    tall (of legs)classical

    Describing a man who is tall in his legs.

Parallel reading

السطط، بضمتين: الظلمة، والجائرون.
Al-saṭaṭ, with two dammah: injustice, and the unjust ones.
والأسط: الطويل الرجلين.
And al-usṭ: the one tall in his legs.