H2881 טָבַל ṭâbal → Root

5 languages

Root of the טבל ṭâbal family (3 members).

To dip, immerse, or submerge something (often partially) into a liquid, especially by motion of insertion, frequently with a ritual or practical purpose. The word can refer to the act of dipping a person, a body part, or an object, as well as immersing materials (such as hyssop or fabric) in a substance. It is used both for complete immersion and for partial dipping.

Etymology Root: טבל. The root conveys the idea of causing something to enter or be placed into a liquid. The verbal form denotes the action of dipping or immersing, distinct from verbs meaning 'to sprinkle' or 'to wash'.

Reflexes · not yet grouped by proto-form

Language	Word	Meaning	Root
Kikuyu	gũtumbũkĩra	to immerse, to dip, to plunge	-tumbuk-
Kinyarwanda	gutumbika	to dip, to insert, to plunge into	-tumbik-
Kirundi	gutumbika	to insert in, to immerse	-tumbik-
Luganda	kutumbikiza	to immerse, to plunge into, cause to enter deeply	-tumbik-
Swahili	tumbukiza	to immerse, to dip, to plunge (something into liquid)	-mbukiz-

Family members (2)

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

H2871 טָבוּל ṭâbûwl unset
A head covering, specifically a turban or cloth, characterized by having been dyed or colored. The term refers to an ite
H2882 טְבַלְיָהוּ Tevaleyahu unset
Personal name: Tebalyahu or Tebalyah. The name most likely means "Yahweh has immersed" or "Yahweh has baptized/dipped."

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