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التفن

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root pertains to the concept of dirt, filth, and uncleanness. It describes something that is soiled, impure, or contaminated, often in a physical sense.

Derived headwords

التُفْنnoun
  1. 1.
    dirtboth

    Refers to physical dirt, grime, or filth that adheres to something.

  2. 2.
    filthclassical

    Denotes a state of being unclean or impure, often implying a significant level of contamination.

مُتَفَنّadjective
  1. 1.
    dirtyboth

    Describes something that is covered in dirt or is unclean.

  2. 2.
    soiledboth

    Indicates a state of being stained or made dirty.

Parallel reading

التفن: الوسخ.
Dirt: The unclean.