ذكر

Root entry · 17 derived lemmas

The root 'ذكر' primarily relates to remembrance, mentioning, and recalling. It extends to concepts of warning, admonition, and making something known. Figuratively, it can denote strength, severity, or something formidable, particularly in relation to days, hardships, or even weapons.

Derived headwords

أذكرهverb

1.
to mention itboth
To recall or bring to mind something, often in response to a question.

ما اسمك أذكره — What is your name, that I may mention it?

يذكرname

1.
a tribe nameclassical
A specific clan or tribe, identified as a branch of Rabīʿa.

التذكيرnoun

1.
masculinityboth
The state of being male, as opposed to feminine.
2.
admonitionboth
The act of reminding, warning, or advising someone.
3.
reinforcementclassical
The act of inserting a wedge or reinforcement into the head of a weapon like a sword or axe.

فذكر إنمآ أنت مذكر — So remind, you are only a reminder. (Quran 88:21)

صمصامة ذكره مذكره يطبق العظم ولا يكسره — A sharp sword, its reinforcement makes it strike bones without breaking.

الذكرىnoun

1.
reminderboth
Something that serves as a reminder or sign to recall a need or event.

فتذكر إحداهما الاخرى — Then one of them reminded the other. (Quran 2:282)

الذكارةnoun

1.
date palm varietyclassical
A specific type or variety of date palm.

الاستذكارnoun

1.
studyingboth
The act of studying or reviewing material for the purpose of memorization and retention.

ستذكروا القرآن فلهو أشد تفصيا من صدور الرجال من النعم من عقلها — You will study the Quran, and it is more prone to escape from the chests of men than a camel escaping its tether.

مذكرadjective

1.
masculineboth
Possessing masculine qualities or characteristics.
2.
severeclassical
Describing a difficult or dangerous day or ordeal.
3.
fearsomeclassical
Describing a path or route that is dangerous and intimidating.
4.
formidableclassical
Describing a calamity or disaster that is extremely severe and difficult to overcome.
5.
watered (sword)classical
A sword whose edge is made of steel and its core is of a softer metal, giving it a distinct appearance.

سيف مذكر: شفرته حديد ذكر، ومتنه أنيث — A masculine sword: its edge is hard steel, and its core is soft.

يوم مذكر: قد اشتد فيه القتال — A severe day: the fighting intensified in it.

طريق مذكر أي مخوف صعب — A fearsome path, meaning dangerous and difficult.

المذكرةnoun

1.
formidable calamityclassical
A severe and daunting disaster or misfortune.

وداهية عمياء صماء مذكر — And a blind, deaf, formidable calamity.

مذكارadjective

1.
full of perilsclassical
Describing a desolate place that is fraught with dangers and horrors.
2.
producing tough plantsclassical
Describing land that grows coarse and rough vegetation.

فلاة مذكار: ذات أهوال — A desolate place full of perils.

أرض مذكار: تنبت ذكور العشح — Land that produces tough plants: it grows coarse grass.

ذكورnoun

1.
malesboth
The plural of 'male', referring to male beings.
2.
coarse plantsclassical
The rough, coarse, and often bitter parts of plants.

كم الذرة من ولدك، بالضم أي الذكور — How many males are among your children?

ذكور العشب: ما غلظ وخشن — The males of grass: what is thick and coarse.

ذكرnoun

1.
remembranceboth
The act of remembering, mentioning, or recalling.
2.
mentionboth
A reference or statement about someone or something.
3.
maleboth
A male person or animal.
4.
God's remembranceboth
The act of remembering or glorifying God.

القرآن ذكر فذكروه — The Quran is a reminder, so remember it.

ولذكر الله أكبر — And the remembrance of Allah is greater. (Quran 29:45)

ذاكرname

1.
a nameboth
A proper name, such as Dhākir bin Kāmil.

مذكورadjective

1.
mentionedboth
Having been spoken of, referred to, or named.
2.
non-existentclassical
Describing something that was not in existence, even in God's knowledge.

لم يكن شيئا مذكورا — Had not been a thing mentioned. (Quran 76:1)

ذكيرadjective

1.
proudclassical
Possessing a sense of self-importance or pride.

المذاكرnoun

1.
place of remembranceclassical
A place associated with remembrance or veneration, possibly referring to a sacred spot.

ثم جلسوا عند المذاكر حتى بدا حاجب الشمس — Then they sat at the place of remembrance until the edge of the sun appeared.

ذكارadjective

1.
frequent in remembranceboth
One who frequently remembers or glorifies God.

ذكورةnoun

1.
masculinityboth
The quality or state of being male.
2.
fortificationclassical
The strength or robustness of horses, possibly referring to their virility or resilience.

Parallel reading

ما اسمك أذكره

What is your name, that I may mention it?

وتقول: ما اسمك أذكر، ترفع الاسم وتجزم أذكر.

And you say: 'What is your name? I mention', raising the noun and making 'adhkur' jussive.

والمعنى: عرفني باسمك أذكره

And the meaning is: Inform me of your name so I may mention it.

ويذكر، كينصر: بطن من ربيعة

And Yadhkur, like Yunṣir: a clan of Rabīʿa.

والتذكير: خلاف التأنيث

And masculinity: the opposite of femininity.

والتذكير: الوعظ

And admonition: preaching or giving advice.

فذكر إنمآ أنت مذكر

So remind, you are only a reminder. (Quran 88:21)

صمصامة ذكره مذكره يطبق العظم ولا يكسره

A sharp sword, its reinforcement makes it strike bones without breaking.

والمذكر من السيف: ذو الماء

And the masculine sword: one with a shimmering quality.

المذكر من الأيام: الشديد الصعب

The masculine of days: severe and difficult.

يوم مذكر: قد اشتد فيه القتال

A severe day: the fighting intensified in it.

كالمذكر، كمحسن: المخوف من الطرق

Like the fearsome, like Muḥsin: the intimidating of paths.

طريق مذكر أي مخوف صعب

A fearsome path, meaning dangerous and difficult.

المذكر الشديدة من الدواهي

The formidable one of calamities.

وداهية عمياء صماء مذكر

And a blind, deaf, formidable calamity.

فلاة مذكار: ذات أهوال

A desolate place full of perils.

لا يسلكها إلا ذكور الرجال

None traverse it except the males of men.

التذكرة: ما يستذكر به الحاجة

The reminder: that by which a need is recalled.

فتذكر إحداهما الاخرى

Then one of them reminded the other. (Quran 2:282)

الذكارة، كرمانة: فحال النخل

The Dhakārah, like Rummanah: a type of date palm.

الاستذكار: الدراسة للحفظ

Studying: reviewing for memorization.

ستذكروا القرآن فلهو أشد تفصيا من صدور الرجال من النعم من عقلها

You will study the Quran, and it is more prone to escape from the chests of men than a camel escaping its tether.

ناقة مذكرة الثنيا: عظيمة الرأس

A she-camel with a masculine neck-joint: large of head.

القرآن ذكر فذكروه

The Quran is a reminder, so remember it.

العلم ذكر لا يحبه إلا ذكور الرجال

Knowledge is a reminder, and only the males of men love it.

والله ما ولدت النساء أذكر منك

By God, women have not given birth to anyone more valiant than you.

ذكور العشب: ما غلظ وخشن

The males of grass: what is thick and coarse.

أرض مذكار: تنبت ذكور العشح

Land that produces tough plants: it grows coarse grass.

ولذكر الله أكبر

And the remembrance of Allah is greater. (Quran 29:45)

سمعنا فتى يذكرهم

We heard a young man mentioning them. (Quran 21:6)

أهاذا الذى يذكر آلهتكم

Is this the one who disparages your gods? (Quran 21:36)

لئن ذكرتني لتندمن

If you mention me [negatively], you will regret it.

لا تعيبي مهري

Do not disparage my mare.

يقولون: فلان يذكر الناس، أي يغتابهم

They say: 'So-and-so mentions people', meaning he slanders them.

وفلان يذكر الله، أي يصفه بالعظمة ويثني عليه ويوحده

And so-and-so remembers Allah, meaning he describes Him with greatness, praises Him, and affirms His oneness.

الحصن: ذكورة الخيل وذكارتها

The fortress: the masculinity of horses and their robustness.

سيف ذو ذكر، أي صارم

A sword with mention, meaning sharp.

ثم جلسوا عند المذاكر حتى بدا حاجب الشمس

Then they sat at the place of remembrance until the edge of the sun appeared.

لم يكن شيئا مذكورا

Had not been a thing mentioned. (Quran 76:1)

رجل ذكار، ككتان: كثير الذكر لله تعالى

A frequent rememberer, like kattān: one who frequently remembers Allah the Almighty.