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الدهكم

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to concepts of being worn out, old, or entering into difficult situations. It also encompasses the idea of forceful or unhesitating action, particularly in a challenging context.

Derived headwords

الدَّهْكَمnoun
  1. 1.
    worn-out thingclassical

    Refers to something that is old, dilapidated, or worn out from use.

تَدَهْكَمَverb
  1. 1.
    to plunge intoclassical

    To enter forcefully or without hesitation into a difficult or severe matter or situation.

تَدَهْكَمَ عَلَيْنَاverb
  1. 1.
    to ward offclassical

    To repel or ward off something, often implying a defensive action against an incoming threat or difficulty.

Parallel reading

الدهكم، كجعفر: الشيء البالي.
Al-dahkam, like Ja'far: the worn-out thing.
وتدهكم: اقتحم في أمر شديد
And tadahkama: he plunged into a severe matter.
وتدهكم علينا: تدرأ.
And tadahkama 'alayna: he warded off.