H2727 חָרַג chârag → Root

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Root of the חרג chârag family (2 members).

To leap out or spring up, especially in a startled or alarmed manner; by extension, to be shocked, dismayed, or deeply disturbed. The root meaning centers on a physical, sudden movement, but the lexeme often connotes emotional or psychological shock or fear. The semantic range covers literal leaping or springing and figurative, sudden emotional reactions such as dismay or intense fear.

Etymology Root חרג, which in its nominal form can be related to movement or leaping. The Hebrew root חרג likely carries the idea of sudden physical or emotional movement. The verb form reflects an instantaneous, often involuntary action (literally to spring up, figuratively to be alarmed). Derivation is from the basic root meaning 'to leap.'

Reflexes  · not yet grouped by proto-form

LanguageWordMeaningSegmentationRoot
Bemba kukanga to be startled, jump suddenly; to leap away in shock or fear kanga
Kaonde kukanga to jump with a start, to be startled -kang-
Lamba kukanga to leap suddenly, to startle -kang-

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