H1933 הָוָא hâvâʼ → Root

5 languages

Root of the הוה family (5 members).

An ancient verbal root of uncertain meaning; in later (especially Aramaic-influenced) portions of biblical Hebrew, used as a synonym or replacement for 'to be' (exist, come to pass, become) primarily in poetic, late biblical, or Aramaic-influenced texts. It generally denotes a state of existing or coming into being, sometimes with the nuance of occurring or happening.

Etymology Root is הוה, possibly with the core sense 'to exist, happen, become.' Frequently considered closely related or even conflated with היה (to be, become) and possibly influenced by Aramaic הֲוָה (to be, become, happen). Etymology ultimately uncertain due to ancient usage and overlap with cognates.
Language Word Meaning Segmentation Root
Chokwe vua to become, to happen, to exist -vua
Kikongo vua to become, to happen, to exist -vua
Kimbundu vua to become, to be, to exist, to happen vua
Lunda vua to become, to happen, to exist -vua
Umbundu vwa to become, to happen -vua/-vwa

Family members (4)

Lexemes that inherit from this canonical via the SilexRoot family or an additional inheritance edge. Tags show the cognate-propagation status.

  • H1934 הָוָא hâvâʼ unset

    Primary Aramaic verb of being and becoming, denoting the state of existing, coming into being, occurring, or becoming a

  • H1942 הַוָּה havvâh unset

    The primary meaning of הַוָּה (havvâh) is 'disaster, calamity, ruin,' with a secondary nuance of 'desire' specifically i

  • H1943 הֹוָה hôvâh unset

    A state of ruin, disaster, or calamity, typically referring to overwhelming destruction or a condition of being laid was

  • H1962 הַיָּה hayâh unset

    A state or condition of destruction or calamity; denotes an occurrence or experience of ruin or disaster, often with an

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