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التفة

Root entry · 5 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of being small, insignificant, or trivial. It encompasses things that are minor, easily overlooked, or of little value. The derived terms often describe small quantities, minor matters, or things that are easily dismissed.

Derived headwords

التَّفُّnoun
  1. 1.
    Triviality, insignificanceboth

    The state or quality of being small, minor, or of little importance. It refers to things that are easily dismissed or overlooked.

  2. 2.
    Small amountclassical

    A very small quantity or portion of something, often implying it is insufficient or negligible.

تَفِهَverb
  1. 1.
    To be trivialboth

    To be small, insignificant, or of little value or importance.

  2. 2.
    To be foolishclassical

    To be silly, lacking in sense, or acting in a foolish manner.

تَفِيهٌadjective
  1. 1.
    Trivial, insignificantboth

    Describing something as small, minor, or of little importance.

  2. 2.
    Foolishclassical

    Describing someone or something as silly or lacking in sense.

تَفِيهَةٌnoun
  1. 1.
    A trivial matterboth

    A small, unimportant issue or concern that is easily disregarded.

تَفِيهُونَnoun
  1. 1.
    Trivial mattersboth

    Plural of 'tafīhah', referring to multiple small, unimportant issues.