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Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily concerns the concept of appearance, form, or manner. It describes how something or someone presents themselves, encompassing their attire, shape, or the way they conduct themselves.

Derived headwords

الزِّيnoun
  1. 1.
    Attireboth

    The clothing or dress worn by a person, often indicating status, occasion, or group affiliation.

  2. 2.
    Appearanceboth

    The outward look or aspect of a person or thing; the way something presents itself.

  3. 3.
    Mannerboth

    The way in which a person behaves or conducts themselves; their bearing or deportment.

أَزْيَاءnoun
  1. 1.
    Attiresboth

    Plural of الزِّي (al-zi), referring to various types of clothing, outfits, or costumes.

  2. 2.
    Stylesboth

    Plural of الزِّي (al-zi), referring to different fashions or ways of dressing.

تَزَيَّاverb
  1. 1.
    To dress upboth

    To put on special clothes or attire, often for a particular occasion or to adopt a certain appearance.

  2. 2.
    To appearboth

    To present oneself in a particular manner or with a certain appearance.

  3. 3.
    To assume a guiseclassical

    To adopt a false appearance or pretense.

تَزْيِيَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Dressing upboth

    The act of dressing oneself in a particular way or putting on special attire.

  2. 2.
    Adoption of appearanceclassical

    The act of assuming a certain look or manner.

Parallel reading

الزي، بالكسر: الهيئة
Al-zi, with a kasra: the appearance/manner.
ج: أزياء
Plural: azya' (attires/appearances).
وتزيا الرجل
And the man dressed up / presented himself.
وزييته تزيية
And I made him dress up / adopt a certain appearance.