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ددن

Root entry · 6 derived lemmas

This root primarily concerns amusement, play, and habit. It extends to describe a dull or ineffective sword and, by extension, a person lacking means. The core idea revolves around persistent engagement, whether in leisure or routine.

Derived headwords

الدَّدَنnoun
  1. 1.
    Amusement and playclassical

    Refers to lighthearted entertainment, diversion, and playful activity.

بددنverb
  1. 1.
    to amuse oneselfclassical

    To engage in play or amusement.

والدَّدَانnoun
  1. 1.
    A dull swordclassical

    Describes a sword that is blunt, ineffective, and does not cut well.

  2. 2.
    A poor manclassical

    Refers to a man who has no wealth or means of sustenance.

والدَّيْدَنnoun
  1. 1.
    Habit and customboth

    Refers to a regular practice, routine, or established way of doing things.

والدَّيْدَانnoun
  1. 1.
    Habit and customboth

    Synonymous with الدَّيْدَن, denoting a persistent habit or routine.

والدَّيْدَبُونnoun
  1. 1.
    Amusementclassical

    Refers to play and lighthearted entertainment.

Parallel reading

أيّها القلب تعلّل بددن إنّ همّي في سماع وأذن
O heart, amuse yourself with play, for my concern is in listening and hearing.
والدّدان: الرجل لا غناء عنده.
And 'al-daddān': a man who has no means.
والدّدان: السيف الكهام لا يمضي.
And 'al-daddān': the dull sword that does not cut.
والديدن: الدأب والعادة
And 'al-dīdan': habit and custom.
وكذلك الديدان.
And likewise 'al-dīdān'.
ولا يزال عندهم حفّانه ديدانهم ذاك وذا ديدانه
And they still have their handfuls, that is their habit and this is his habit.
والديدبون: اللهو.
And 'al-dīdibūn': amusement.