ش م م
Root entry · 38 derived lemmasThe root ش م م (sh-m-m) primarily relates to the sense of smell, encompassing the act of smelling, perceiving scents, and things that are smelled. It extends metaphorically to concepts of testing, examining, approaching, and even arrogance or superiority. The root also describes physical attributes like height and a specific type of melon.
Derived headwords
- 1.smellboth
The sense of smell, the faculty of the nose.
- 1.to smell itboth
To perceive a scent with the nose.
- 1.to smell it (with kasra)classical
To smell something, with the initial verb form having a kasra.
- 1.I smell it (with fatha)both
The present tense form of smelling, with the initial verb form having a fatha.
- 1.to smell it (with damma)classical
To smell something, with the initial verb form having a damma.
- 1.smellingclassical
A verbal noun for the act of smelling, derived from the first verb form (علم).
- 1.smellingclassical
A verbal noun for the act of smelling, derived from the second verb form (نصر).
- 1.smellingclassical
A diminutive form or a specific type of smelling.
- 1.to smell it carefullyboth
To smell something thoroughly or with deliberation, often to discern its scent.
- 1.to smell itboth
To smell something, often implying a thorough or deliberate act.
- 1.to make it smellclassical
To cause something to be smelled or to smell it.
- 1.to smell leisurelyclassical
To smell something in a relaxed or unhurried manner.
- 1.to bring it near the noseboth
To bring something close to the nose in order to inhale its scent.
- 1.to make him smell itboth
To cause someone to smell something.
- 1.to test himboth
Metaphorically, to ascertain what someone has or intends, to approach and examine.
- 1.testing each otherclassical
The act of one person testing another, derived from the verb 'to test'.
- 1.a type of melonboth
A small, striped melon, similar to a cucumber or gourd, with a pleasant, cooling scent that induces sleep. Its Persian name is 'dastambuy'.
- 1.pleasant scentsboth
Good fragrances or aromas that are smelled.
- 1.muskboth
A type of perfume or scent, specifically interpreted as musk in some contexts.
- 1.proximityclassical
Nearness or closeness, used metaphorically.
- 2.distanceclassical
Remoteness or farness, the opposite of proximity.
- 1.tall-nosedboth
Describing a nose that is high, well-formed, and straight, particularly the bridge.
- 2.arrogantboth
Metaphorically, someone who is haughty, proud, or disdainful, often indicated by lifting the head.
- 3.elevatedboth
Describing something high or elevated, like a mountain peak.
- 4.leaderclassical
A noble, dignified, or superior person.
- 1.arroganceclassical
The act of behaving arrogantly or proudly.
- 1.to testclassical
To examine or test something or someone.
- 1.improper vowelizationclassical
A subtle, inaudible indication of a vowel (damma or kasra) on a consonant, often in pronunciation, that does not affect the grammatical case.
- 1.a mountainclassical
The name of a mountain belonging to the tribe of Bahla.
- 1.high-nosedboth
Feminine form of 'ashamm', describing a woman with a high-bridged nose.
- 1.pleasant scentsclassical
Good fragrances or aromas that remain.
- 1.a place in Egyptclassical
The name of two locations in Egypt.
- 1.moleboth
A birthmark or mole on the skin.
- 1.height of a mountainboth
The elevation or height of a mountain.
- 1.to be arrogantboth
To act with arrogance or pride, often by lifting one's nose.
- 1.to turn awayclassical
To deviate or turn aside from something.
- 1.to give a hint of a vowelclassical
To subtly indicate a vowel sound (like damma or kasra) without fully pronouncing it.
- 1.to take a littleclassical
To take a small amount from something, like a piece of flesh.
- 1.highclassical
Elevated or high, used to describe a saddle or a horse's back.
- 1.a placeclassical
A place or location.
- 1.a hillclassical
The name of a hill or elevated ground.
- 1.residue of datesclassical
The remaining moist part of dates after pressing.