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Root entry · 5 derived lemmas

This root pertains to seeking or staying in shade, implying rest, comfort, and avoidance of hardship. It encompasses the act of taking shelter and enjoying a state of ease and tranquility.

Derived headwords

تَظَلَّىverb
  1. 1.
    to take shelter in shadeboth

    To seek or remain in a shaded place, typically to escape heat or discomfort.

  2. 2.
    to enjoy ease and comfortboth

    To live a life of leisure, rest, and tranquility, free from hardship or exertion.

ظِلّnoun
  1. 1.
    shadeboth

    The area or space protected from direct sunlight.

  2. 2.
    shadowboth

    A dark area or shape produced by an object blocking light.

ظِلَّةnoun
  1. 1.
    canopyboth

    A covering that provides shade, such as a roof or awning.

  2. 2.
    shelterboth

    A place that provides protection from the weather or danger.

ظِلالnoun
  1. 1.
    shadesboth

    Plural of shade; multiple areas of shade.

  2. 2.
    shadowsboth

    Plural of shadow; multiple shadows.

ظَلِيلadjective
  1. 1.
    shadyboth

    Providing or characterized by shade.

  2. 2.
    comfortableclassical

    Providing ease and comfort, often due to shade or a pleasant environment.

Parallel reading

تظلى: لزم الظلال والدعة.
To take shelter: to remain in the shade and ease.