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قثل

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe a state of being slow, sluggish, or weak, often in speech or movement. It can also refer to something worn out or dilapidated.

Derived headwords

القَثُولadjective
  1. 1.
    Slow-witted, sluggishclassical

    Describes someone who is slow to understand or act, exhibiting a lack of energy or responsiveness.

  2. 2.
    Feeble, weakclassical

    Referring to a state of physical or mental weakness, lacking strength or vigor.

قَثَلَverb
  1. 1.
    To be slow or sluggishclassical

    The basic verb form indicating a state of slowness, sluggishness, or lack of responsiveness.

Parallel reading

القثول: العيي المسترخى
Al-qathūl: The slow-witted, sluggish one.
مثل العثول
Like al-'athūl (meaning slow or sluggish).
لا تجعلينى كفتى قثول رث كحبل الثلة المبتل
Do not make me like a sluggish, worn-out young man, like a wet rope of a clump.