To pitch a tent, to set up a tent, or to dwell in a tent; more broadly, to establish temporary or semi-permanent dwelling by erecting a tent. In some contexts, may refer to the act of moving to or residing in a tent, or the process of dismantling (striking) and relocating a tent-based dwelling.

Etymology From the root אהל, which denotes a tent or a portable dwelling structure, especially characteristic of pastoral or nomadic life. אָהַל is a denominative verb formed from the noun אֹהֶל (ohel, 'tent'), indicating an action associated with tents.

Reflexes  · not yet grouped by proto-form

LanguageWordMeaningSegmentationRoot
Bemba kala to sit, live, remain kal-
Chichewa khalá to sit, stay, remain khal-
Kinyarwanda gala to stay, remain kal-/gal-
Kirundi gala to stay, remain kal-/gal-
Lozi kala to live, stay kal-
Luba-Katanga kala to sit, dwell, remain kala
Shona gara to live, stay, sit, remain kal-/gar-
Swahili kala to remain, to last kal-
Tonga (Zambia) kala to live, sit, remain kal-
Umbundu kala to remain, stay kal-