ركن

Root entry · 15 derived lemmas

This root primarily concerns leaning, inclining, or relying on something, often implying support or strength. It extends to concepts of sides, pillars, and stability, as well as personal qualities like composure.

Derived headwords

رَكَنَverb

1.
He leaned on him, relied on him (verb form like دَخَلَ).both
He leaned on him, relied on him (verb form like دَخَلَ).
2.
Meaning he inclined towards it and found peace.both
Meaning he inclined towards it and found peace.
3.
From the category of verbs like خَضَعَ (to submit).both
From the category of verbs like خَضَعَ (to submit).
4.
And it is a combination of the two linguistic forms.both
And it is a combination of the two linguistic forms.
5.
Its strongest side/corner.both
Its strongest side/corner.
6.
From the category of verbs like ظَرُفَ (to be elegant).both
From the category of verbs like ظَرُفَ (to be elegant).

رُكُونٌnoun

1.
leaningboth
The act of inclining or leaning towards something.
2.
relianceboth
The state of depending on or trusting in someone or something.
3.
calmnessclassical
A state of tranquility and settledness.

رَكَنٌnoun

1.
He leaned on him, relied on him (verb form like دَخَلَ).both
He leaned on him, relied on him (verb form like دَخَلَ).
2.
Meaning he inclined towards it and found peace.both
Meaning he inclined towards it and found peace.
3.
From the category of verbs like خَضَعَ (to submit).both
From the category of verbs like خَضَعَ (to submit).
4.
And it is a combination of the two linguistic forms.both
And it is a combination of the two linguistic forms.
5.
Its strongest side/corner.both
Its strongest side/corner.
6.
From the category of verbs like ظَرُفَ (to be elegant).both
From the category of verbs like ظَرُفَ (to be elegant).

رُكْنٌnoun

1.
He leaned on him, relied on him (verb form like دَخَلَ).both
He leaned on him, relied on him (verb form like دَخَلَ).
2.
Meaning he inclined towards it and found peace.both
Meaning he inclined towards it and found peace.
3.
From the category of verbs like خَضَعَ (to submit).both
From the category of verbs like خَضَعَ (to submit).
4.
And it is a combination of the two linguistic forms.both
And it is a combination of the two linguistic forms.
5.
Its strongest side/corner.both
Its strongest side/corner.
6.
From the category of verbs like ظَرُفَ (to be elegant).both
From the category of verbs like ظَرُفَ (to be elegant).

أَرْكَانٌnoun

1.
pillarsboth
Plural of 'rukn', referring to strong supports or fundamental parts.
2.
cornersboth
Plural of 'rukn', referring to corners.

رَكِينٌadjective

1.
A mountain with high corners/sides.both
A mountain with high corners/sides.
2.
Meaning dignified, clear in his dignity.both
Meaning dignified, clear in his dignity.

رَكَانَةٌnoun

1.
With ḍamma (a proper noun, likely a name).both
With ḍamma (a proper noun, likely a name).

مِرْكَنٌnoun

1.
basinclassical
A basin or trough, specifically one used for washing clothes.

مَرْكَنَةٌnoun

1.
large udderclassical
Describing an udder that is large and full, like it has strong 'pillars'.

رَكِينَةٌadjective

1.
composedboth
A feminine form of 'rakin', meaning composed or dignified.

رَكَنَverb

1.
He leaned on him, relied on him (verb form like دَخَلَ).both
He leaned on him, relied on him (verb form like دَخَلَ).
2.
Meaning he inclined towards it and found peace.both
Meaning he inclined towards it and found peace.
3.
From the category of verbs like خَضَعَ (to submit).both
From the category of verbs like خَضَعَ (to submit).
4.
And it is a combination of the two linguistic forms.both
And it is a combination of the two linguistic forms.
5.
Its strongest side/corner.both
Its strongest side/corner.
6.
From the category of verbs like ظَرُفَ (to be elegant).both
From the category of verbs like ظَرُفَ (to be elegant).

رَكَنَverb

1.
He leaned on him, relied on him (verb form like دَخَلَ).both
He leaned on him, relied on him (verb form like دَخَلَ).
2.
Meaning he inclined towards it and found peace.both
Meaning he inclined towards it and found peace.
3.
From the category of verbs like خَضَعَ (to submit).both
From the category of verbs like خَضَعَ (to submit).
4.
And it is a combination of the two linguistic forms.both
And it is a combination of the two linguistic forms.
5.
Its strongest side/corner.both
Its strongest side/corner.
6.
From the category of verbs like ظَرُفَ (to be elegant).both
From the category of verbs like ظَرُفَ (to be elegant).

جَبَلٌ رَكِينٌadjective phrase

1.
mountain with high sidesclassical
A mountain characterized by its high and strong sides or peaks.

رجل ركينadjective phrase

1.
composed manboth
A man who is dignified, composed, and possesses gravitas.

رَكَانَةname

1.
With ḍamma (a proper noun, likely a name).both
With ḍamma (a proper noun, likely a name).

Parallel reading

مال إليه وسكن

He leaned towards him and felt at ease.

ولا تركنوا إلى الذين ظلموا

And do not lean towards those who do wrong.

ركن الشئ: جانبه الاقوى

The 'rukn' of something: its strongest side.

وهو يأوي إلى ركن شديد

And he seeks refuge in a strong pillar.

أي عز ومنعة

Meaning might and impregnability.

وجبل ركين: له أركان عالية

And a 'rakin' mountain: it has high sides/peaks.

والمركن من الضروع: العظيم

And the 'mirkan' of udders: the large one.

كأنه ذو الأركان

As if it has 'arkaan' (strong parts/sides).

والمركن، بكسر الميم: الاجانة التى تغسل فيها الثياب

And the 'mirkan', with a kasra on the mim: the basin in which clothes are washed.

ورجل ركين، أي وقور

And a 'rakin' man, meaning composed.

وقد ركن بالضم

And he was composed (using the verb with damma in the imperfect).

وهو الذى طلق امرأته البتة

He is the one who divorced his wife irrevocably.

فحلفه النبي عليه الصلاة والسلام أنه لم يرد الثلاث

So the Prophet, peace be upon him, made him swear that he did not intend the three (divorces).