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شتع

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root pertains to the concept of being distressed or agitated, particularly due to illness or hunger. It describes a state of suffering and unease.

Derived headwords

شَتِعَverb
  1. 1.
    to be distressedclassical

    To be agitated or distressed, especially as a result of suffering from illness or hunger.

شَتَعٌnoun
  1. 1.
    distressclassical

    A state of distress or agitation, often caused by hardship like illness or hunger.

Parallel reading

شَتِعَ، كفرح: جزع من مرض أو جوع.
He was distressed, like one who is joyful (in form): he was agitated from illness or hunger.