Taḥawwul describes a subject changing into, or acquiring a character comparable to, the root-associated quality.
تَنَصَّرَ زَيْدٌ
Translation: Zayd became Christian.
تَبَحَّرَ
Translation: He became sea-like in breadth or depth.
The subject itself changes in identity or description. This is different from using an object, as in putting oil to use or holding a shield.
LessonsEleven Semantic Properties of Form V (Tafaʿʿul): Response, Affectation, Avoidance, Adoption, and MoreQuiz
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Property 8: Turning into the Root-Related Quality
Taḥawwul describes a subject changing into, or acquiring a character comparable to, the root-associated quality.
تَنَصَّرَ زَيْدٌ
Translation: Zayd became Christian.
تَبَحَّرَ
Translation: He became sea-like in breadth or depth.
The subject itself changes in identity or description. This is different from using an object, as in putting oil to use or holding a shield.