H1869 דָּרַךְ dârak → Root

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Root of the דרך dârak family (3 members).

To tread or step; to walk or move along a path; to trample or tread down; to bend a bow by treading upon it (as in archery). In different contexts, denotes physical movement (walking or treading), symbolic actions (to subdue or conquer by trampling), or technical actions (to string a bow for use).

Etymology From the root דרך meaning 'to tread, step, go.' The verb דָּרַךְ reflects a range of meanings related to the act of setting a foot down with intent, which, by extension, covers walking, trampling, and certain technical actions like bending a bow by placing one’s foot on it.

Reflexes  · not yet grouped by proto-form

LanguageWordMeaningSegmentationRoot
Nyamwezi kanyaga to step on, to tread on -kanyaga
Sukuma kanyaga to tread on, to step on -kanyaga
Swahili kanyaga to tread (on), step, trample -nyaga
Yao kanyaga to tread (on), walk on -kanyaga
Zigula kʉnyaga to tread on -kanyaga

Family members (2)

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

  • H1870 דֶּרֶךְ derek unset

    A physical path, road, or way used for travel; by extension, a course, journey, or direction taken by a person or group,

  • H4096 מִדְרָךְ midrâk unset

    A place of treading or stepping; specifically, a path, walkway, causeway, or area designated for foot traffic. The term

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