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Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of something becoming exposed, revealed, or sunken. It describes physical states of being uncovered or hollowed out, particularly in relation to structures and animals.

Derived headwords

هَجِيَverb
  1. 1.
    to be exposedboth

    To become uncovered, revealed, or open to view.

هَجْيًاnoun
  1. 1.
    exposureclassical

    The state of being exposed or uncovered.

عَانَverb
  1. 1.
    to be sunkenboth

    To become sunken or hollowed out, typically referring to the eyes of an animal.

Parallel reading

هجي البيت، كرضي، هجيا: انكشف
The house was exposed, like 'radiya', 'hajiya': it became uncovered.
عين البعير: غارت
The camel's eye: it became sunken.