ك و ت

Arabic

Etymology

This is a claimed root by some historians and grammarians to the origin of the word for Kuwait; however, it is not attested in a sufficient manner. Nowadays, it is used to form some words related to Kuwait.

Root

ك و ت • (k-w-t)

1. related to Kuwait.

Derived terms

• Form II: كَوَّتَ (kawwata)
  • Verbal noun: تَكْوِيت (takwīt)
  • Active participle: مُكَوِّت (mukawwit)
  • Passive participle: مُكَوَّت (mukawwat)
• Form V: تَكَوَّتَ (takawwata)
  • Verbal noun: تَكَوُّت (takawwut)
  • Active participle: مُتَكَوِّت (mutakawwit)
  • Passive participle: مُتَكَوَّت (mutakawwat)

Nouns

• اَلكُوَيْت (al-kuwayt, “Kuwait”)
• اَلْكُوت (al-kūt, “Kut, Kout”)
• كُوت (kūt, “small fortress”)
• تَكْوِيت (takwīt, “Kuwaitisation”)