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هرنف

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root describes a weak or feeble state, particularly concerning laughter or vocalization. It can refer to someone laughing weakly or a person, especially a female, who is weak in their voice or crying.

Derived headwords

هَرْنَفَverb
  1. 1.
    to laugh weaklyclassical

    To laugh in a manner that indicates weakness or feebleness.

المِهْرَنِفَةnoun
  1. 1.
    weak in voice/cryingclassical

    A female who is weak in her voice or her crying, suggesting a delicate or frail condition.

Parallel reading

ضحك في ضعف
he laughed in weakness
الضعيفة في صوتها وبكائها
the one who is weak in her voice and her crying