H1607 גָּעַשׁ gâʻash → Root
3 languagesRoot of the געש gâʻash family (2 members).
To shake with force, to quake or tremble; used of violent physical movement or agitation, typically concerning the earth (earthquake), but can also extend metaphorically to intense agitation or upheaval. The verb can describe literal physical shaking (such as that of the ground), or more figurative forms of turmoil.
Etymology
Root: געש. The root conveys the sense of strong and forceful movement, particularly shaking or quaking. The verb גָּעַשׁ is derived directly from this root and represents the act of vigorous shaking or agitation, most often applied to the earth but can be applied to other contexts of disturbance.
Reflexes · not yet grouped by proto-form
| Language | Word | Meaning | Segmentation | Root |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Sotho (Sepedi) | gagitša | to shake, agitate | -gagitsha | |
| Sotho (Sesotho) | kakitša | to shake, agitate | -gagitsha/-kakitsha | |
| Tswana | gagitsha | to shake, agitate, stir violently | gagitsh |
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H1608
גַּעַשׁ
Gaash
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The proper noun 'Gaʻash' designates a geographical location, specifically a hill or mountain referred to as 'Mount Gaʻas