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ز ءل

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to be related to the concept of shyness or bashfulness, particularly in a context of social interaction or embarrassment. It is noted as being omitted by most lexicographers.

Derived headwords

التزآلnoun
  1. 1.
    shynessclassical

    The state of being shy or bashful, often stemming from a sense of modesty or embarrassment.

Parallel reading

التزآل: الاستحياء، أورده الأزهري في تركيب ض ن أ
Al-taza'ul: shyness, Al-Azhari mentioned it in the entry for the root D-N-A.
ومنه قول أبي حزام العكلي: (! تزاءل مضطنئ آرم ... إذا ائتبه الإد لا يفطؤه)
And from it is the saying of Abu Hizām al-'Uklī: (! He was shy, burdened by Arm... when the guide woke him, he did not falter).
وقد أهمله الجماعة.
And it has been neglected by the group.