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جلس

Root entry · 28 derived lemmas

This root primarily concerns the act of sitting, resting, or remaining in a place. It extends to concepts of a place for sitting, a state of being seated, and by extension, companions or those who sit together. Figuratively, it can refer to firmness, thickness, or a substantial quality.

Derived headwords

جَلَسَ يَجْلِسُ جُلُوسًاverb
  1. 1.
    to sitboth

    To rest one's body in a seated position, typically by lowering oneself onto a surface.

  2. 2.
    to resideboth

    To dwell or remain in a place for a period of time.

  3. 3.
    to be firmclassical

    To be solid, thick, or substantial, often used for land or materials.

مَجْلِسnoun
  1. 1.
    sitting placeboth

    A place where one sits, a seat, or a gathering place.

  2. 2.
    assemblyboth

    A group of people gathered for a meeting, discussion, or social event.

  3. 3.
    councilboth

    A formal body or group that convenes for deliberation or decision-making.

مَجْلِسَةnoun
  1. 1.
    place of sittingclassical

    A place designated for sitting, similar to a مجلس.

أَجْلَسَverb
  1. 1.
    to make sitboth

    To cause someone to sit down or to seat them.

  2. 2.
    to seat firmlyclassical

    To place someone or something in a location, making them comfortable or settled.

جَلْسَةnoun
  1. 1.
    sitting postureboth

    The manner or way in which a person sits; their posture while seated.

  2. 2.
    sessionboth

    A period of time during which a meeting or assembly is held.

  3. 3.
    state of being seatedclassical

    The condition or state of being in a seated position.

جَلَسَةnoun
  1. 1.
    frequent sitterclassical

    A person who sits a lot; someone who is often found sitting.

جَلِيسnoun
  1. 1.
    companionboth

    A person who sits with another, a companion or associate.

  2. 2.
    one who sits withclassical

    Someone who habitually sits with others, a regular companion.

جُلَسَاءnoun
  1. 1.
    companionsboth

    Plural of جليس; people who sit together or associate with someone.

جِلْسnoun
  1. 1.
    thick groundclassical

    Hard, firm, or thick earth or land.

  2. 2.
    strong honeyclassical

    Thick or potent honey.

  3. 3.
    sturdy treeclassical

    A thick or robust tree.

  4. 4.
    sturdy camelclassical

    A strong, well-built, and tall camel.

  5. 5.
    honey residueclassical

    The remaining honey at the bottom of a container.

  6. 6.
    woman who stays putclassical

    A woman who remains in one place, often within a courtyard or dwelling.

  7. 7.
    high groundclassical

    An elevated area of land, particularly in the Najd region.

  8. 8.
    group of sittersclassical

    A gathering or assembly of people who are sitting.

  9. 9.
    poolclassical

    A small pond or pool of water.

  10. 10.
    long arrowclassical

    A long arrow, contrasted with a short one.

  11. 11.
    aged wineclassical

    Mature or old wine.

  12. 12.
    mountainclassical

    A high or tall mountain.

  13. 13.
    foolish manclassical

    A dull, foolish, or slow-witted man.

أَجْلَاسnoun
  1. 1.
    sturdy camelsclassical

    Plural of جلس, referring to strong and tall camels.

جَلَاسnoun
  1. 1.
    sturdy camelsclassical

    Plural of جلس, referring to strong and tall camels.

  2. 2.
    companionsclassical

    Plural of جليس, people who sit with others.

جِلْسِيّnoun
  1. 1.
    around the eyeclassical

    The area surrounding the pupil of the eye; the iris or sclera.

جَلَسَانnoun
  1. 1.
    scattered flowersclassical

    Scattered flowers or petals, especially in a gathering place; a Persian loanword.

  2. 2.
    white flowersclassical

    White flowers.

  3. 3.
    type of herbclassical

    A kind of fragrant herb or plant.

  4. 4.
    tent with flowersclassical

    A tent or pavilion where flowers and fragrances are scattered.

مَجَالِسnoun
  1. 1.
    assembliesboth

    Plural of مجلس; gatherings, councils, or places of assembly.

مُجَالَسَةnoun
  1. 1.
    sitting togetherboth

    The act of sitting with someone; companionship.

مُجَالَسَةnoun
  1. 1.
    sitting togetherboth

    The act of sitting with someone; companionship.

مُجَالِسnoun
  1. 1.
    assembliesboth

    Plural of مجلس; gatherings, councils, or places of assembly.

جَالَسَverb
  1. 1.
    to sit withboth

    To sit together with someone; to keep company.

تَجَالَسَverb
  1. 1.
    to sit togetherboth

    To sit together with each other, often implying familiarity or comfort.

جَلَسَverb
  1. 1.
    to remainclassical

    To stay or endure in a place for a long time.

جَلَسَverb
  1. 1.
    to crouchclassical

    To squat or crouch down, like a bird of prey.

جَلِيسُ نَفْسِهِadjective
  1. 1.
    hermitclassical

    A person who prefers solitude and isolation; a recluse.

جَلَسَverb
  1. 1.
    to reach high groundclassical

    To arrive at or ascend to elevated or fertile land.

جَالِسadjective
  1. 1.
    sittingboth

    In a state of being seated.

  2. 2.
    inhabiting high groundclassical

    Dwelling in or having reached elevated land.

جَلَّاسname
  1. 1.
    name of a personclassical

    A proper name, possibly derived from the root.

أَبُو الجَلَّاسname
  1. 1.
    name of a personclassical

    A kunya (patronymic or teknonymic name) referring to a person named Al-Jallas.

عَلَاثَةُ بْنِ الجَلَّاسname
  1. 1.
    name of a personclassical

    A specific historical figure, Alathah son of Al-Jallas.

القَاضِي الجَلِيسname
  1. 1.
    title of a judgeclassical

    A title given to a judge known for his frequent attendance at the Caliph's court.

Parallel reading

فإذا أبيتم إلا المجلس فأعطوا الطريق حقه
And if you insist on the assembly, then give the road its due right.
إن الجلوس إنما هو لمن كان مضطجعا، والقعود لمن كان قائما
Indeed, sitting (julūs) is for one who was lying down, and remaining seated (qu'ūd) is for one who was standing.
يقال: ارزن في مجلسك ومجلستك
It is said: Be dignified in your sitting place and your place of sitting.
فإذا عرفت ذلك ظهر لك القصور في عبارة المصنف
And when you know that, the deficiency in the author's expression will become clear to you.
وإن مجلس بني عوف ينظرون إليه
And the assembly of Banu 'Awf were looking at him.
رأيتهم مجلسا، أي جالسين
I saw them assembled, meaning sitting.
ولا تجالس من لا تجانس
And do not sit with those with whom you do not share similarities.
الورس يزرع سنة فيجلس عشر سنين
The turmeric is planted for a year and remains for ten years.
وفلان جليس نفسه
And so-and-so is a companion of himself.
وجلس السحاب: أتى نجدا
And the clouds 'sat': they came to Najd.
وإنما لقب بذلك لأنه كان يجالس الخليفة
He was only given that title because he used to sit with the Caliph.
نبئت أن النار بعدك أوقدت واستب بعدك يا كليب المجلس
I was informed that fire was kindled after you, and it flared up after you, O Kulayb of the assembly.
لهم مجلس صهب السبال أذلة سواسية أحرارها وعبيدها
They have an assembly of red-bearded men, humble, equal, their free and their slaves.
فأغرقته ولا جلس عموج
So it drowned it, and not a long arrow.