الءلف
Root entry · 18 derived lemmasThis root primarily concerns the concept of 'thousand' in number, but extends to notions of familiarity, affection, alliance, and bringing things together. It encompasses terms for a large quantity, the act of becoming familiar or friendly, and the state of being allied or united.
Derived headwords
- 1.thousandboth
The number one thousand, typically masculine, though feminine usage is permissible when referring to currency like dirhams. Its plurals are ألوف and آلاف.
- 2.a thousandboth
Used to denote a large, unspecified quantity.
- 3.the firstclassical
Refers to the first of the letters of the alphabet.
- 4.bachelorclassical
A man who is unmarried or living alone.
- 5.veinclassical
A specific vein located in the inner part of the upper arm, extending to the forearm. The pair are called الألفان.
- 6.unitboth
The single entity or one of anything.
- 1.to give him a thousandclassical
To bestow upon someone a thousand units, typically of currency.
- 1.familiarboth
A companion or a domesticated animal that is familiar and accustomed to humans. Its plural is آلاف, and the plural of الأليف is ألائف.
- 1.very familiarclassical
Possessing a high degree of familiarity or affection. Its plural is like كُتُب.
- 1.familiarityboth
A state of intimacy or close acquaintance between a man and a woman, where each is familiar with the other. It can also refer to a place of familiarity.
- 1.to be familiar withboth
To become accustomed to, to feel at home in, or to be on intimate terms with someone or something. The verbal noun is ألفا (with kasra or fatha).
- 1.familiarboth
One who is familiar or accustomed to something.
- 1.familiarboth
A woman who is familiar or accustomed to someone or something. Its plural is ألفات and أوالف.
- 1.place of familiarityclassical
A location where one feels familiar or at ease, or a place where game animals gather due to their familiarity with the foliage.
- 1.harmonyboth
The state of agreement, concord, or unity between people or things. It is a noun derived from the concept of 'coming together'.
- 1.familiarboth
Accustomed, domesticated, or friendly, often used for animals or people who are at ease in a particular environment or with others.
- 1.to completeclassical
To bring something to completion, specifically to reach a total of a thousand.
- 2.to gatherclassical
Referring to camels gathering between shrubs and water.
- 3.to make familiarclassical
To cause someone or something to become familiar with a place.
- 4.to make a thousandclassical
To convert currency, such as dirhams, into a sum of one thousand.
- 1.to make familiarboth
To make someone accustomed to a place or situation.
- 1.covenantclassical
In the Quranic context, it refers to a treaty or agreement, particularly the one that ensured the safety and trade of the Quraysh during their seasonal journeys.
- 2.familiarizationclassical
The act of making familiar or accustomed, often in the context of trade routes and alliances.
- 1.to uniteboth
To bring about harmony or affection between two or more parties.
- 2.to writeboth
To compose or write something, such as a text or a book.
- 3.to completeclassical
To bring something to its full number or completion.
- 1.composedclassical
Referring to those whose hearts are to be won over to Islam through gifts and persuasion, often prominent Arab leaders.
- 1.to reconcileboth
To be gentle with, to approach, and to connect with someone to win them over.
- 2.to gatherboth
For a group of people to come together or unite.
- 1.compositionboth
The act of writing or composing a literary work.
- 2.unitingboth
The act of bringing about affection or harmony between people.