H1993 הָמָה hâmâh → Root

5 languages

Root of the המה hâmâh family (3 members).

To roar, rumble, or make a loud, resonant noise; to be in a state of commotion, agitation, or tumult; by extension, to experience intense inner agitation or commotion. The term denotes both the audible production of sound—most often loud and vibrating, as with animals (especially lions), rushing water, or warriors—and the figurative or emotional sense of being in turmoil or uproar.

Etymology Root: המה. The root conveys the idea of making a loud or resonant sound, often associated with agitation or disorder. The verb derives directly from this root, embodying both audible and figurative commotion. It is related to, but distinct from, the root הום (H1949), which carries similar connotations of noise or tumult but is often associated more specifically with unrest or movement. The precise nuance between the two is contextual; המה often emphasizes the quality or resonance of the sound.

Reflexes  · not yet grouped by proto-form

LanguageWordMeaningSegmentationRoot
Kikongo kuma to make a loud noise, resound, ring (bell), clang, or sometimes to shout kuma
Kimbundu kuma to make a sound, to ring (as of a bell) -kum-
Lingala kóma to ring (said of a bell), make a loud noise, clang -kum-
Shona hama to groan, make a murmuring sound; sometimes used for the noise of cattle or wind, rarely for uproar. hama
Umbundu okuma to ring (of a bell), to resound -kum-

Family members (2)

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

  • H1997 הֲמוֹנָה Hamonah unset

    Proper noun designating a symbolic place associated with great multitude or mass, specifically referring to the location

  • H1998 הֶמְיָה hemyâh unset

    A murmuring, moaning, or roaring sound; refers to a range of indistinct or continuous noises, including the low hum or m

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