H1906 הֵד hêd Root

5 languages

Root of the הדד hêd family (1 member).

A shout, cry, or loud sound, often with the sense of an exultant outcry or a repeated sound. The term primarily refers to a strong, ringing vocalization or reverberating noise, typically of a celebratory or jubilant character, though it may sometimes carry the nuance of an echo or resounding shout in various contexts.

Etymology Derived from the root הדד (hdd), which carries the meaning 'to make a loud sound, to shout, to give a cry.' The noun form הֵד (hêd) emerges from this root with a focus on the resultant sound or echo of such a cry. Occasionally connected to the noun הֵידָד (hêydād), meaning 'a cheer, shout of joy.'

Reflexes  · not yet grouped by proto-form

LanguageWordMeaningSegmentationRoot
Kikuyu hee! exclamation
Lingala eeeh! excitement
Shona hede! cheer
Swahili hede cheer! (interjection expressing jubilation, excitement, or exultant shout, especially in sports and celebration contexts) hede
Zulu hhe! emphatic exclamation