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جهافة

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the act of taking or acquiring something in a substantial or excessive manner. It describes a forceful or abundant acquisition, often implying a significant quantity.

Derived headwords

جَهَافَةnoun
  1. 1.
    abundanceboth

    A state of being abundant or plentiful, referring to a large quantity of something.

  2. 2.
    excessclassical

    An excessive amount or degree of something, implying more than is necessary or usual.

كَثَامَةnoun
  1. 1.
    abundanceclassical

    A state of being abundant or plentiful, similar to 'جَهَافَة'.

اِجْتَهَفَverb
  1. 1.
    to take abundantlyboth

    To take or acquire something in a large or excessive quantity.

  2. 2.
    to seize greatlyclassical

    To seize or grasp something with great force or in a significant amount.

Parallel reading

جهافة، كثمامة: اسم.
Jahāfah, Kathāmah: a noun.
واجتهف الشيء: أخذه أخذا كثيرا.
And 'ijtaḥafa' the thing: he took it a great taking.