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نصع

Root entry · 7 derived lemmas

This root primarily concerns the concept of purity, clarity, and intensity, especially in colors. It also extends to meanings of clarity in understanding, revealing intentions, and the act of giving birth.

Derived headwords

النَّاصِعadjective
  1. 1.
    Pure, unadulteratedboth

    Describes something that is pure and unadulterated, especially in color. It is used for white, yellow, or red that is exceptionally clear and intense.

نَصَعَverb
  1. 1.
    To be pure/intense (color)both

    Used to describe a color, particularly white or yellow, becoming intensely pure and clear.

  2. 2.
    To become clear/evidentboth

    Refers to a matter or situation becoming clear, obvious, and apparent.

نُصُوعًاnoun
  1. 1.
    Purity/intensity of colorboth

    The state or quality of a color being pure, clear, and intense, especially white or yellow.

نَصْعnoun
  1. 1.
    A type of white garmentclassical

    Refers to a specific type of white garment, possibly made of fine material.

أَنْصَعَverb
  1. 1.
    To accept mating (female animal)classical

    Used for a female animal, like a camel, that accepts the male for mating.

  2. 2.
    To reveal one's intentions/prepare for battleclassical

    Describes a person revealing what is in their heart or mind, or preparing for combat.

نَصَعْتُ بِهِverb
  1. 1.
    To give birth toclassical

    An expression meaning to give birth to someone, often used in a negative or critical context.

نَاصِعِينadjective
  1. 1.
    Intending, purposefulclassical

    Describes people who are coming with a clear intention or purpose, moving towards a goal.

Parallel reading

الناصع: الخالص من كل شئ.
Al-nāṣiʿ: The pure of everything.
يقال أبيض ناصع، وأصفر ناصع.
It is said: pure white, and pure yellow.
كل لون خالص البياض أو الصفرة أو الحمرة فهو ناصع.
Every color pure white, or yellow, or red is nāṣiʿ.
من بين أصفر ناصع ودفان
From among pure yellow and reddish-brown.
ونصع لونه نصوعا، إذا اشتد بياضه وخلص.
And his color became pure (naṣaʿa naṣūʿan), if its whiteness intensified and became pure.
ونصع الأمر: وضح وبان.
And the matter became clear (naṣaʿa): it became evident and apparent.
مجتاب نصع يمان فوق نقبته
Wearing a pure white Yemeni garment over his cloak.
أنصعت الناقة للفحل: أقرت له عند الضراب.
The she-camel accepted the stallion (anṣaʿat): she agreed to him at the time of mating.
وأنصع الرجل، أي أظهر ما في نفسه وقصد للقتال.
And the man revealed his intentions (anṣaʿa), meaning he showed what was in his soul and intended for battle.
حتى اقشعر جلده وأنصعا
Until his skin shivered and he revealed his intentions.
يقبح الله أما نصعت به، أي ولدته
May God curse what you gave birth to (naṣaʿti bihi), meaning you bore.
أتوني ناصعين إلى الصياح
They came to me purposeful (nāṣiʿīn) towards the call.