H3634 כָּלַל kâlal → Root

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Root of the כלל kâlal family (5 members).

To complete, finish, bring to a state of wholeness—often with an emphasis on reaching a state of totality or perfection, but not necessarily moral or ethical flawlessness. The verb denotes an act or process of bringing something to its full state, whether a ritual action, duration of time, or the state of an object. In certain forms, it can also mean to dedicate or to bring to fulfillment.

Etymology From the root כָּלַל (k-l-l), which conveys the idea of fullness, totality, or completeness. The derivation from the notion of totality broadens into the concept of bringing something to its entire or finished state. The root is also related to כָּל (kol, "all, entirety"), but the verb כָּלַל specifically focuses on the act of completing or perfecting rather than simply encompassing all elements.

Reflexes  · not yet grouped by proto-form

LanguageWordMeaningSegmentationRoot
Bemba kula to grow, mature, reach fullness/wholeness kula
Chichewa kula to grow, to become big/mature -kul-
Herero kura to grow, to mature -kur-
Kinyarwanda kura to grow, to increase, to mature -kur-
Kirundi kura to grow, to become mature/to develop -kur-
Lozi kula to grow, to develop -kul-
Luganda kula to grow, to become mature -kul-
Ndebele khula to grow, to mature -khul-
Shona kura to grow, to mature -kur-
Sotho hola to grow, to be raised (as a child) -hol-
Swahili kula to grow, to become large (esp. of plants); also 'to eat' in main usage -kul-
Tswana gola to grow, to develop -gol-
Umbundu kula to grow -kul-
Xhosa khula to grow, to increase, to mature -khul-
Zulu khula to grow, to become big/mature -khul-

Family members (5)

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

  • H3618 כַּלָּה kallâh unset

    A woman who is about to be married or has recently married; specifically, a bride at the time of marriage or immediately

  • H3632 כָּלִיל kâlîyl unset

    Entire, whole, fully; as a noun, a whole burnt offering (sacrifice) that is entirely consumed by fire. As an adverb, com

  • H4358 מִכְלוֹל miklôwl unset

    A decorative item or ornamentation denoting splendor or beauty, typically used to describe attire or apparel that is ela

  • H4359 מִכְלָל miklâl unset

    A state or condition of completeness, wholeness, or perfect form, primarily used to express the ideal or flawless qualit

  • H4360 מִכְלֻל miklul unset

    A garment distinguished by completeness or excellence, often considered splendid or fine due to its craftsmanship or qua

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