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ثتن

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of putrefaction or decay, particularly concerning meat. It also extends to a state of looseness or relaxation, specifically applied to gums.

Derived headwords

أَنْتَنَverb
  1. 1.
    to putrefyboth

    To become rotten or decayed, emitting a foul smell.

ثَتِنَverb
  1. 1.
    to putrefyclassical

    To become rotten or decayed, similar to 'antana'.

  2. 2.
    to become looseclassical

    To become relaxed or loose, specifically referring to gums.

ثَتِنَةadjective
  1. 1.
    putridclassical

    Describing something that has become rotten or decayed.

  2. 2.
    loose (gums)classical

    Describing gums that have become relaxed or loose.

Parallel reading

ثتن اللحم، كفرح: أنتن
The meat putrefied, like 'faraha': it became rotten.
و اللثة: استرخت
And the gums: they became loose.
فهي ثتنة
And she (the gum) is loose.