H1530 גַּל gal Derivative

5 languages

Derivative of root גלל — canonical: H1556 גָּלַל (20 family members).

A mass that has been rolled or gathered together, commonly referring to a heap of stones or a mound created through rolling, piling, or accumulation; by extension, a pile of refuse (such as dung), and figuratively, a surging mass of water (waves) or a bubbling spring. The word can denote both solid (heap or pile) and liquid (wave, spring) accumulations, dependent on context.

Language Word Meaning Segmentation Root
Kikongo kala heap, pile up (as verb) kala
Kimbundu kala to heap, to pile up kala
Kongo kala heap, pile kal
Lingala kála heap, pile (mound, e.g., 'mokála' = heap) kala
Umbundu okala to heap, to pile up kala