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شطم

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily relates to the act of sexual intercourse, often with a connotation of force or aggression. It can also extend to meanings of striking or hitting forcefully.

Derived headwords

شَطَمَverb
  1. 1.
    to have sexual intercourseclassical

    To engage in sexual intercourse with a woman. This is the primary meaning associated with the root.

  2. 2.
    to strike forcefullyclassical

    To hit or strike something with great force. This sense is less common but present in some classical usage.

Parallel reading

شَطَمَ امرأته
He had sexual intercourse with his wife.
نكحها
He had sexual intercourse with her.