ولع
Root: ولع
3 entries for this word
Hans Wehr Definitions
Entry 1
ولع wali‘a يولع yaula‘u (wala‘, ولوع walū‘) to catch fire, burn; to be dead set (ب on), be mad (ب after), be crazy (ب about), be passionately fond (ب of), be madly in love (ب with); to glow with enthusiasm (ب for), be enthusiastic (ب about) II to kindle, light (هـ s.th.), set fire (هـ to); to make (ه s.o.) crave (ب s.th.), inflame s.o.’s (ه) desire (ب for), enamor (ب ه s.o. of) IV = II; pass. ūli‘a to be fond, enamored (ب of s.th.), be very devoted, 1098 be given (ب to); to be dead set, be hell-bent (ب on); to be in love (ب with) V = I
Entry 2
ولع wala‘ passionate love; ardent desire, craving; passion
Entry 3
ولع wali‘ madly in love
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