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هو

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of being, existence, and presence. It is often used in relation to a person's state, condition, or proximity, encompassing notions of protection, support, or origin.

Derived headwords

هُوَpronoun
  1. 1.
    he, itboth

    A third-person singular masculine pronoun, referring to a male person or an inanimate object.

كَنَفnoun
  1. 1.
    protection, shelterboth

    Refers to the protection, care, or shelter provided by someone, often in a familial or supportive context.

  2. 2.
    side, vicinityboth

    Can also denote the side or vicinity of something or someone, implying closeness or proximity.

ظِلّnoun
  1. 1.
    shade, shadowboth

    Literally refers to shade or shadow, but metaphorically can mean protection or a state of being under someone's influence or care.

نَاحِيَةnoun
  1. 1.
    side, directionboth

    Refers to a side, direction, or aspect, often used to indicate the origin or inclination of something or someone.

Parallel reading

هو تحت درف فلان
He is under the protection/shelter of so-and-so.
أي: كنفه وظله
Meaning: his protection and shade.
أو من ناحيته في خير أو شر
Or from his side/direction, in good or evil.