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همك

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily concerns the concept of intense engagement, diligence, and deep involvement in an undertaking. It describes a state of being thoroughly absorbed and committed to a task, often implying a significant effort or persistence.

Derived headwords

انْهَمَكَverb
  1. 1.
    The man plunged into the matter: meaning, he was serious and persistent.both

    The man plunged into the matter: meaning, he was serious and persistent.

تَهَمَّكَverb
  1. 1.
    to be engrossedclassical

    Similar to انهمك, this verb form indicates deep involvement and absorption in an affair or task.

هَمْكnoun
  1. 1.
    engrossmentclassical

    The state of being deeply involved or absorbed in something; intense engagement.

مُهْتَمِكadjective
  1. 1.
    engrossedclassical

    One who is deeply involved or absorbed in an affair or task.

Parallel reading

انهمك الرجل في الأمر
The man became engrossed in the affair.
أي جد ولج
Meaning he was diligent and entered into it.
وكذلك تهمك في الامر
And likewise, he became engrossed in the affair.