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د ن ك س

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to hiding, concealing oneself, or being absent, particularly in a way that is considered shameful or a defect. It is associated with staying within one's home and avoiding public engagement.

Derived headwords

دَنَكَسَverb
  1. 1.
    to hide oneselfclassical

    To conceal oneself within one's home, remaining hidden and not emerging to attend to the needs of people.

دَنَاكِسَverb
  1. 1.
    to hide oneselfclassical

    To conceal oneself within one's home, remaining hidden and not emerging to attend to the needs of people.

Parallel reading

دنكس الرجل في بيته، إذا اختفى ولم يبرز لحاجة القوم، وهو عيب عندهم.
The man hid himself in his house, if he concealed himself and did not emerge for the needs of the people, and it is a defect among them.