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هنا

Root entry · 12 derived lemmas

This root primarily deals with spatial deixis, indicating proximity ('here') and distance ('there'). It also extends to abstract concepts like lineage, intimacy, and divine presence, often with nuanced distinctions based on context and tone.

Derived headwords

هُناparticle
  1. 1.
    here (near)both

    Indicates a place that is close to the speaker.

هُهُناparticle
  1. 1.
    here (near)both

    Indicates a place that is close to the speaker, often emphasizing proximity.

هُناكَparticle
  1. 1.
    there (distant)both

    Indicates a place that is distant from the speaker.

هاهُناكَparticle
  1. 1.
    there (distant)both

    Indicates a place that is distant from the speaker, often with emphasis.

هَنِيother
  1. 1.
    from hereclassical

    A less common variant indicating origin from this place.

هُناnoun
  1. 1.
    fun, amusementclassical

    Refers to play, amusement, or lighthearted activity.

هُناname
  1. 1.
    Godclassical

    Used as a name or epithet for God.

هُناother
  1. 1.
    intimacy, closenessclassical

    Used to refer to closeness or intimacy, particularly in addressing a beloved.

هُناother
  1. 1.
    distance, remotenessclassical

    Used to refer to distance or remoteness, particularly in addressing an enemy.

هُنا وهَنْتother
  1. 1.
    you and Iclassical

    An expression signifying 'you and I' or 'we'.

الهَناnoun
  1. 1.
    lowly lineageclassical

    Refers to a lineage or ancestry that is considered base or ignoble.

يا هَناهother
  1. 1.
    O you (approaching)classical

    A vocative form used to call someone who is near, urging them to come closer.

Parallel reading

هنا وههنا: إذا أردت القرب.
Here and here: if you intend proximity.
وهنا وههنا وهناك وهاهناك، مفتوحات مشددات: إذا أردت البعد.
And here, and here, and there, and there, all open and stressed: if you intend distance.
وجاء من هني، بكسر النون ساكنة الياء، أي: من هنا.
And it came from hani, with a kasra on the noon and a silent ya, meaning: from here.
وهنا، معرفة: اللهو، وع.
And huna, definite: amusement, and play.
ويقال للحبيب: ههنا وهنا، أي: تقرب، وادن،
And to the beloved it is said: 'Huna and huna', meaning: come near, draw close,
وللبغيض: هاهنا وهنا، أي: تنح بعيدا.
and to the disliked one: 'Hahuna and huna', meaning: move far away.
وهنا وهنت، بمعنى: أنا وأنت.
And huna wahana, meaning: you and I.
والهنا: النسب الدقيق الخسيس.
And al-hana: the base, ignoble lineage.
وتقول في النداء خاصة: يا هناه، بزيادة هاء.
And you say in calling specifically: 'Ya hanah', with the addition of a ha.