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كلام

Root entry · 7 derived lemmas

This root primarily deals with the concept of speaking, uttering words, and the speech itself. It encompasses the act of communication through language, as well as the content and nature of that speech, including its coherence and meaning.

Derived headwords

كَلَامnoun
  1. 1.
    speechboth

    The act or faculty of speaking; the ability to use words to express thoughts and feelings.

  2. 2.
    wordsboth

    The actual utterances or expressions used in speaking.

  3. 3.
    discourseboth

    Connected speech or writing; a formal discussion of a topic.

  4. 4.
    languageboth

    The system of communication used by a particular country or community.

تَكَلَّمَverb
  1. 1.
    to speakboth

    To utter words; to communicate by speaking.

  2. 2.
    to talkboth

    To converse or communicate by spoken words.

مُتَكَلِّمnoun
  1. 1.
    speakerboth

    A person who speaks or is speaking.

  2. 2.
    oratorboth

    A public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled.

  3. 3.
    theologianclassical

    A person who studies and is an expert in theology.

كَلِمَةnoun
  1. 1.
    wordboth

    A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing.

  2. 2.
    utteranceboth

    A spoken word, statement, or vocal sound.

  3. 3.
    termboth

    A word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study.

  4. 4.
    promiseboth

    A declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.

مُكَالَمَةnoun
  1. 1.
    conversationboth

    An informal talk involving two or more people.

  2. 2.
    dialogueboth

    A conversation between two persons.

تَكْلِيمnoun
  1. 1.
    speakingboth

    The act of speaking or conversing.

  2. 2.
    orationclassical

    A formal public speech.

كَلَّامadjective
  1. 1.
    talkativeboth

    Fond of or given to talking.

  2. 2.
    verboseboth

    Using or expressed in more words than are needed.

Parallel reading

كلام معلسط: لا نظام له.
Disjointed speech: it has no order.