H2103 זוּד zûwd → Root

3 languages

Root of the זוד zûwd family (5 members).

To act presumptuously or arrogantly, to behave with insolence or overconfidence; specifically, to act with daring or intentional disregard for boundaries or authority. Used to describe individuals who challenge, defy, or disregard rightful limits or commands, often in a context of moral or social order.

Etymology Root: זוּד. Likely derived from an original West Semitic root conveying the sense of boiling, seething, or swelling up (cf. Arabic zāda, to swell, and similar roots in other Semitic languages), which gives rise to the figurative sense of arrogant or presumptuous behavior (cf. 'bubbling over' with pride). The word as attested in Aramaic maintains this figurative nuance.

Reflexes  · not yet grouped by proto-form

LanguageWordMeaningSegmentationRoot
Kisukuma -jeula to be insolent, to show disrespect, be rude -jeur/-jeul-
Ngoni (Tanzania) ujeuri arrogance, insolence -jeur-
Swahili jeuri arrogance, insolence, audacity jeur-

Family members (4)

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

  • H2086 זֵד zêd unset

    One who is insolent, arrogant, or presumptuous; an individual who manifests willful pride or open defiance toward others

  • H2087 זָדוֹן zâdôwn unset

    A state or quality of arrogant presumption, characterized by pride, insolence, presumptuous behavior, or willful defianc

  • H2121 זֵידוֹן zêydôwn unset

    Disturbance or agitation of waters, particularly referring to the surging or swelling of waves; by extension, arrogance

  • H5138 נָזִיד nâzîyd unset

    A prepared dish of cooked or boiled food, especially a thick stew, porridge, or pottage; frequently refers to a savory m

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