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Also written رسم: رَسَمَ (to draw) · رَسَّمَ (to enter)
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Most common words from the same root
رَسْم in English
Noun · masculine
Verbal noun of رَسَمَ (to draw): the act or idea of the verb.
- sketch, drawing, painting, picture, portrait, outline, chart
- pattern, structure, design
- rasm (Arabic writing without dots)
- trace, spoor
- tradition, custom
- rate, levy, imposition
Word origin
Compare Hebrew רָשַׁם (rāšám), רֹשֶׁם (rṓšem), Aramaic רְשַׁם / ܪܫܰܡ (ršam), רוּשְׁמָא / ܪܽܘܫܡܳܐ (rušmā).
Words from the root ر-س-م
Arabic verbs come in forms; each form's nouns are listed under its verb. See the whole root on one page →
to draw, to trace, to sketch, to depict, to portray, to outline, to paint; to record, to enter, to mark, to indicate
to enter, to mark, to indicate; to appoint (to public office)
to show, become visible, manifest; to be drawn, inscribed, engraved; to be ordained, consecrated
drawn, painted; calculated, deliberate, planned, designed
رَسْم: plural and other forms
| Singular | رَسْم |
|---|---|
| Plural | رُسُوم |
| Alternative plurals | رُسُومَات |
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