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ربه

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of being self-sufficient or independent, often achieved through significant effort or hardship. It can also imply a state of being well-established or having attained a certain level of prosperity.

Derived headwords

أَرِبَverb
  1. 1.
    to become self-sufficientclassical

    A man becomes self-sufficient when he attains independence, often through considerable hardship and effort.

أَرِبَverb
  1. 1.
    to be in needclassical

    This verb can also mean to be in need or to have a requirement for something.

Parallel reading

أربه الرجل: إذا استغنى بتعب شديد
A man becomes self-sufficient (أربه الرجل) when he becomes independent through severe hardship.