קלות

Hebrew

Etymology 1

Root
ק־ל־ל‎ (q-l-l)

From קל‎ (qal) +‎ ־ות‎ (-út). The adverb is an extension of the noun.

Adverb

קַלּוֹת • (qalót)

  1. (of speech) Softly, quietly.

Noun

קַלּוּת • (qalút) f

  1. Ease: lack of difficulty.
  2. Softness, lightness.
Derived terms
  • בקלות‎ (beqalút)
  • בְּקַלֵּי קַלּוּת‎ (beqalé qalút)

Etymology 2

From קל‎ (qal) +‎ ־ות‎ (-ót).

Adjective

קַלּוֹת • (qalót)

  1. Feminine plural indefinite form of קל‎ (kal).

References

  • “קלות” in the Hebrew Terms Database of the Academy of Hebrew Language
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