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الهكف

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root pertains to the concept of speed and swiftness, particularly in movement like running and walking. It describes a rapid pace and quickness of motion.

Derived headwords

الهكفnoun
  1. 1.
    swiftnessboth

    The quality of being fast or quick in movement, especially in running or walking.

هَنكَفَverb
  1. 1.
    to move swiftlyclassical

    To run or walk with great speed and quickness.

Parallel reading

السرعة في العدو والمشي
Swiftness in running and walking.
وهنكف، كجندل أو صيقل: ع
And 'hankafa', like 'jandala' or 'sayqala': a verb.
والنون زائدة
And the 'nun' is an extra letter.