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ق ف ل ط

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to describe the act of snatching or seizing something quickly and stealthily. It is related to the idea of taking something away abruptly, often implying a loss of control for the original holder.

Derived headwords

قَفْلَطَverb
  1. 1.
    to snatch awayclassical

    To snatch something away from someone's hand, implying a sudden and forceful removal.

اِخْتَطَفَverb
  1. 1.
    to snatchboth

    To snatch or seize something quickly and suddenly, often implying stealth or force.

  2. 2.
    to steal awayboth

    To steal something away, implying a swift and perhaps unnoticed removal.

اِخْتَلَسَverb
  1. 1.
    to steal stealthilyboth

    To steal something stealthily or by trickery, implying a covert act of taking.

  2. 2.
    to snatchboth

    To snatch something away, often implying a quick and unexpected action.

Parallel reading

قفلطه من يده
He snatched it from his hand.
أي اختطفه
Meaning: he snatched it.
واختلسه
And he stole it stealthily.