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فثى

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the concept of exhaustion, weariness, and ceasing from exertion. It describes a state of being tired to the point of stopping or becoming weak.

Derived headwords

أفثىverb
  1. 1.
    to become exhaustedclassical

    To become weary and tired to the point of ceasing activity or becoming weak.

إفثاءnoun
  1. 1.
    exhaustionclassical

    The state of being exhausted, weary, or tired to the point of ceasing activity.

Parallel reading

يقال: عدا الرجل حتى أفثى
It is said: The man ran until he became exhausted.
أي حتى (أعيا) وفتر
Meaning, until he became tired and weakened.
ألا من لعين لا تجف دموعها إذا قلت أفثأت تبتهل فتحفلأرادت أفثأت فخففت
Is there any solace for eyes whose tears do not dry when I say, 'You have become exhausted from supplicating, so you become weary,' meaning 'You have become exhausted, so you have become lightened.'