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نيه

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of elevation, height, and prominence. It also encompasses the idea of reaching a limit or being satisfied, and can describe something that is lofty or distinguished.

Derived headwords

نِيَهnoun
  1. 1.
    lofty placeclassical

    A high and prominent place, often referring to a geographical location.

كُنَيْلnoun
  1. 1.
    lofty placeclassical

    A high and prominent place, often referring to a geographical location.

نَاهَverb
  1. 1.
    to riseboth

    To ascend, to become elevated or high.

  2. 2.
    to be impressedclassical

    To be struck with admiration or wonder; to be pleased.

نَاهَةnoun
  1. 1.
    satisfactionclassical

    The state of being content or having reached a limit, often implying being finished with something.

Parallel reading

نِيَه، كُنَيْل: د بين سجستان وإسفراين والنايه: الرفيع المشرف.
Niyah, Kunayl: between Sijistan and Isfara'in, and al-Niyah: the high and prominent.
وناه يناه: ارتفع، وأعجب.
And naaha yunaahu: it rose, and it was admired.
ونفس ناهة: منتهية عن الشيء.
And a satisfied soul (naaha): one that has finished with something.