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saj

saj

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A form of Arabic speech or writing that uses short rhymed lines
  • noun
  • Literature
: saj
  • The preacher delivered his sermon in elegant saj that captivated the audience.

Examples

  • The manuscript was filled with ornate saj typical of ceremonial speeches.

  • Students studied the use of saj in early Arabic literature classes.

  • The poet recited a beautiful saj during the ceremony.

  • The saj used in classical Arabic literature is quite intricate.

  • The preacher delivered his sermon in elegant saj that captivated the audience.

  • Students studied the use of saj in early Arabic literature classes.

  • The manuscript was filled with ornate saj typical of ceremonial speeches.

Surface Forms

saj singular
sajs plural

Etymology

The word saj for rhymed prose comes from the Arabic saj', which means 'rhymed speech'. It is a flowing, rhyming way of talking used in sermons and speeches, so saj refers to that special kind of prose.