← Back to Al-Qamus al-Muhit

ي

Root entry · 6 derived lemmas

This root pertains to a strong inclination or attachment towards something, often implying an obsessive or persistent focus. It describes someone who is ardently devoted to or habitually engaged with a particular object or activity.

Derived headwords

لَكِيَverb
  1. 1.
    to be devoted toclassical

    To be ardently devoted to something or someone, showing a strong and persistent inclination.

  2. 2.
    to be attached toclassical

    To be habitually attached to something, to the point of obsession or constant engagement.

لَكِيَ بِهِverb
  1. 1.
    to be devoted to itclassical

    To be ardently devoted to something, with the pronoun 'it' referring to the object of devotion.

لَكِيَ بِالْكَسْرِverb
  1. 1.
    to be devoted to (with kasra)classical

    To be ardently devoted to something, with the pronunciation of the verb root involving a kasra.

لَكِيparticle
  1. 1.
    in order to

    A particle used to express purpose or intention, similar to 'in order to' or 'so that'.

اللَّائكadjective
  1. 1.
    the devoted onesclassical

    The plural form referring to those who are ardently devoted or attached to something.

اللَّاكيadjective
  1. 1.
    the devoted oneclassical

    The singular form referring to someone who is ardently devoted or attached to something.

Parallel reading

لكي به، بالكسر، لكى: أولع به، أو لزمه.
To be devoted to it, with a kasra, to be devoted: to be ardently fond of it, or to adhere to it.
واللاكي: اللائك.
And the devoted one: the devoted ones.