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الحتروف

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe someone who is struggling or working hard, particularly to provide for their family. It conveys a sense of effort and diligence in the face of hardship.

Derived headwords

اَلْحَتْرُوفُadjective
  1. 1.
    Struggling providerclassical

    One who is laboring diligently to support their dependents.

Parallel reading

اَلْحَتْرُوفُ، كَعُصْفُورٍ: اَلْكَادُّ عَلَى عِيَالِهِ.
The struggling provider, like a sparrow: the one who toils for his family.