H1716 דָּגַר dâgar → Root
4 languagesRoot of the דגר dâgar family (1 member).
To sit, crouch, or brood—especially used of birds sitting over eggs or young in the nest, implying protective watchfulness or attentive presence. In derived or metaphorical uses, connotes attentive waiting, gathering, or care, usually over something vulnerable or developing.
Etymology
Derived from the root ד-ג-ר, which carries the general verbal concept of 'crouching, brooding, sitting closely.' Likely imitative of bird behavior, particularly the motion or posture of a nesting bird. The form is a primitive verb in Hebrew, and is rarely attested outside a handful of poetic or metaphoric contexts. Root meaning and lexical meaning are closely aligned in this case.