ركن

Root entry · 12 derived lemmas

This root primarily concerns concepts of support, strength, and stability. It extends to aspects like leaning on something, a strong side or pillar, and significant matters. It also encompasses terms for a type of rodent and a container.

Derived headwords

رَكَنَverb

1.
to lean onboth
To incline towards something, to rely on it, or to find rest in it. It is often used metaphorically for emotional or intellectual reliance.
2.
to be calmboth
To become settled, tranquil, or still. This sense implies a state of peace and lack of agitation.
3.
to be strongclassical
To be firm, solid, and powerful. This relates to the inherent strength or support derived from something.
4.
to be knowledgeableclassical
To possess deep knowledge or understanding in a particular field.
5.
to be preventedclassical
To be hindered or obstructed from proceeding.

رُكُونnoun

1.
leaningboth
The act of inclining towards, relying on, or finding rest in something.
2.
calmnessboth
A state of tranquility, stillness, or peace.

رُكْنnoun

1.
pillarboth
A strong, supporting part of a structure, or a fundamental element of something.
2.
sideboth
A strong or dominant side or aspect of something.
3.
great matterclassical
An important or significant affair or issue.
4.
supportclassical
That which provides strength or support, such as power, troops, or resources.
5.
mightclassical
Strength, power, and invincibility.
6.
city nameclassical
A place name, specifically a location in Yamama.

رُكْنnoun

1.
gerbilmodern
A type of rodent, often referring to a gerbil or a similar small burrowing animal.
2.
tarclassical
A sticky, black substance, often referring to bitumen or pitch.

رَكِينadjective

1.
steadyboth
Possessing gravity, seriousness, and a composed demeanor.
2.
firmclassical
Solid, stable, and well-established.

تَرِكَنَverb

1.
to become strongclassical
To grow in strength, power, or firmness.
2.
to become dignifiedclassical
To acquire a sense of gravitas, seriousness, and composure.

مِرْكَنnoun

1.
containerclassical
A vessel or container, specifically one used for perfume.

أَرْكُونnoun

1.
great noblemanclassical
A high-ranking official or a prominent figure, often referring to a Persian nobleman or administrator.

رُكَانَةname

1.
male given nameboth
A male given name, associated with a companion of the Prophet Muhammad.

رُكَانَةadjective

1.
steadyclassical
Possessing gravity, seriousness, and a composed demeanor.

رَكَانَةnoun

1.
steadinessclassical
The quality of being steady, composed, and dignified.

رُكُونَةnoun

1.
steadinessclassical
The quality of being steady, composed, and dignified.

Parallel reading

ركن إليه، كنصر وعلم ومنع، ركونا: مال، وسكن.

He leaned on it, like victory, knowledge, and protection, with a leaning, meaning he inclined and became calm.

والركن، بالضم: الجانب الأقوى، وع باليمامة، والأمر العظيم، وما يقوى به من ملك وجند وغيره، والعز، والمنعة

And 'rukn', with damma, means the strongest side, a place in Yamama, a great matter, that by which one is strengthened like a kingdom, army, or other, and glory and might.

وبالفتح: الجرذ، والقار، كالركين، كزبير.

And with fatha: the gerbil, and tar, like 'rakin', as in 'zubayr'.

وتركن: اشتد، وتوقر.

And 'tarukina': it became strong, and it became dignified.

والمركن، كمنبر: آنية م.

And 'mirkan', like 'minbar': a vessel for perfume.

وكأمير: الجبل العالي الأركان، ومنا: الرزين الرميز

And like 'ameer': the mountain high in its pillars, and from us: the steady, the discreet.

وقد ركن، ككرم، ركانة وركونة.

And he became steady, like 'karuma', with 'rakana' and 'rukuna'.

والأركون، بالضم: الدهقان العظيم.

And 'arkun', with damma: the great dehqan (landowner/administrator).

وركانة، كثمامة: ابن عبد يزيد صحابي، صارعه النبي، صلى الله عليه وسلم.

And 'Rukana', like 'thumama': son of Abd Yazid, a companion, whom the Prophet, peace be upon him, wrestled.

وركانة المصري الكندي، غير منسوب: مختلف في صحبته.

And Rukana al-Misri al-Kindi, not fully attributed: his companionship is debated.

وكغراب وزبير: اسمان.

And like 'ghurab' and 'zubayr': two names.