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كلسم

Root entry · 8 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes a state of prolonged laziness or sluggishness, particularly in fulfilling obligations. It can also denote moving with speed or intending to do something.

Derived headwords

كَسِلَverb
  1. 1.
    to be lazyboth

    To be characterized by idleness, sloth, or a lack of energy, especially in performing duties.

كَسَلًاnoun
  1. 1.
    lazinessboth

    The state or quality of being lazy; idleness or sloth.

تَمَادَىverb
  1. 1.
    to persist in lazinessclassical

    To continue or prolong one's state of laziness, especially when it involves neglecting responsibilities.

قَضَاءnoun
  1. 1.
    fulfillmentboth

    The act of completing or satisfying a duty, obligation, or right.

الحُقُوقnoun
  1. 1.
    rightsboth

    Entitlements or claims that are justly due to a person or entity.

ذَهَبَverb
  1. 1.
    to goboth

    To move from one place to another; to proceed.

  2. 2.
    to go fastclassical

    To move or proceed with great speed or rapidity.

إِلَيْهِparticle
  1. 1.
    to him/itboth

    A prepositional phrase indicating direction towards a male person or a masculine noun.

قَصَدَverb
  1. 1.
    to intendboth

    To have in mind as a purpose or intention.

  2. 2.
    to aim forboth

    To direct one's efforts or actions towards a specific goal or object.

Parallel reading

تَمَادَى كَسَلًا عَنْ قَضَاءِ الحُقُوقِ
He persisted in laziness, neglecting the fulfillment of rights.
وَذَهَبَ فِي سُرْعَةٍ
And he went with speed.
وَإِلَيْهِ: قَصَدَ
And to him: he intended.