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موج

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes the turbulent, surging, and agitated motion of water, particularly the sea. It extends metaphorically to describe the chaotic or tumultuous state of people or crowds.

Derived headwords

مَاجَverb
  1. 1.
    the sea surged: its waves became turbulentboth

    the sea surged: its waves became turbulent

يَمُوجُverb
  1. 1.
    to surgeboth

    People surge, meaning they are in a state of agitation or tumult, similar to the sea's waves.

مَوْجٌnoun
  1. 1.
    wavesboth

    The turbulent and agitated waves of the sea.

  2. 2.
    tumultboth

    A state of agitation, commotion, or unrest, often applied to crowds or people.

Parallel reading

ماج البحر يموج موجا
The sea surged, surging with waves.
اضطربت أمواجه
Its waves were turbulent.
وكذلك الناس يموجون
And likewise, people surge.