H8244 שָׂקַד sâqad → Root
19 languagesRoot of the שקד sâqad family (2 members).
To fasten or bind securely, often by means of tying or enclosing. In the few attested instances, refers to the action of binding something together firmly, with an emphasis on a secure and intentional fastening.
Etymology
Root: שקד. Verb form שָׂקַד is directly derived from this root, reflecting the core semantic field of securing or binding. The root itself is not widely attested outside this verb, and appears to be distinct from the more common homographic root שָקַד (to watch, be vigilant). Etymology uncertain due to the rarity and ambiguity of its usage.
Reflexes · not yet grouped by proto-form
| Language | Word | Meaning | Segmentation | Root |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bemba | kaka | to tie, to fasten tightly | ||
| Chichewa | kakamiza | press firmly | ||
| Ga | kakasa | to tighten, make firm (of knots, bindings, etc) | ||
| Herero | kaka | be strong | ||
| Kaonde | kaka | fasten firmly | ||
| Kirundi | kakara | to be hard, to be firm, (of tying: to become tight/firm) | ||
| Kongo | kaka | bind, fix | ||
| Lamba | kaka | bind, fasten | ||
| Lingala | kaka | strong, firm | ||
| Luganda | kakanyala | become hard | ||
| Ngombe | káká | to bind, to tie | ||
| Sena | kaka | to bind, fix tightly | ||
| Shona | kakatika | become hard/firm | ||
| Sukuma | gaga | to tie, to bind | ||
| Swahili | kakamaa | become hard, stiff | ||
| Swahili | kaza | tighten | ||
| Tumbuka | kakanya | make hard | ||
| Xhosa | qaqa | harden | ||
| Zulu | qaqa | become hard, stiff |
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H8246
שָׁקַד
shâqad
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To watch, to be alert or vigilant; in later Hebrew also to be diligent. The verb primarily describes awake, conscious wa