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حمز

Root entry · 8 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to sharpness, intensity, and strength. It describes a pungent or acrid taste/sensation, and by extension, refers to something firm, robust, or severe.

Derived headwords

الحَمْزnoun
  1. 1.
    pungencyboth

    The acridity or sharpness of something, often referring to a taste or sensation.

حَمَزَverb
  1. 1.
    he became strongboth

    he became strong

حَمْزَةnoun
  1. 1.
    pungent herbclassical

    A type of herb that is sharp or acrid in taste.

  2. 2.
    nicknameboth

    A kunya (nickname) derived from the root, such as Abu Hamza.

الحُمَازَةnoun
  1. 1.
    severityclassical

    Intensity, severity, or firmness.

حَمِيزُ الفُؤَادِadjective
  1. 1.
    resoluteclassical

    Having a strong or resolute heart; firm in spirit.

حَامِزadjective
  1. 1.
    he competed with himboth

    he competed with him

أَحْمَزُهَاadjective
  1. 1.
    most firmclassical

    The most firm, strongest, or most robust.

مَحْمُوزُ الجِنَانِadjective
  1. 1.
    resoluteclassical

    Having a strong or resolute spirit; firm-minded.

Parallel reading

حرافة الشئ
the pungency of something
شراب يحمز اللسان
a drink that makes the tongue tingle/burn
الحمزة: بقلة حريفة
Al-Hamza: a pungent herb
وكان يكنى أبا حمزة
And he was nicknamed Abu Hamza
الحمازة: الشدة
Al-Hamaza: severity
وقد حمز الرجل بالضم، فهو حميز الفؤاد وحامز
And the man became firm/resolute, so he is حميز الفؤاد and حامز
أفضل الأعمال أحمزها
the best of deeds is the most firm/strongest
وفي القلب حزاز من اللوم حامز
And in the heart is a sting of blame, sharp/intense
ورجل محموز الجنان، أي شديد
And a man محموز الجنان, meaning strong/resolute