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ثك

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of wandering or moving aimlessly. It also extends to describe foolish or reckless behavior, often associated with a lack of sense or maturity.

Derived headwords

ثَكَلَverb
  1. 1.
    to wanderboth

    To move about in the land, often without a clear destination or purpose.

ثَكِثَverb
  1. 1.
    to be foolishclassical

    To act foolishly, to behave recklessly or wildly.

ثَكِثَverb
  1. 1.
    to be recklessclassical

    To act in a wild and unrestrained manner, often implying a lack of judgment.

ثَكْثَكَةnoun
  1. 1.
    foolish womanclassical

    A woman who is foolish, senseless, or acts in a reckless manner.

Parallel reading

ثَكِلَ في الأرض: ساح.
He wandered in the land: he roamed.
وثكثك: حمق وعربد.
And he was foolish: he acted foolishly and behaved wildly.
والثكثكة: المرأة الرعناء.
And the foolish woman: she is the senseless woman.