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Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to states of confusion, perplexity, and being lost. It can also extend to meanings of drawing near, humility, and gentle persuasion or handling.

Derived headwords

تَحَيَّرَverb
  1. 1.
    to be perplexedboth

    To be confused, bewildered, or lost in thought or direction.

تَدَلَّىverb
  1. 1.
    to draw nearboth

    To approach or come closer to something.

  2. 2.
    to be humbleclassical

    To act with humility or show deference.

دَالِيَتَهُverb
  1. 1.
    to persuade gentlyclassical

    To handle someone or something with gentleness, persuasion, or careful management.

Parallel reading

دلي كرضي: تحير
Dalla, as in raḍiya: to be perplexed.
وتدلى: قرب
And tadalla: to draw near.
وتواضع
And to be humble.
وداليته: داريته
And dālaituhu: I persuaded him gently.