A present or gift, particularly one given as a mark of goodwill or favor; in some contexts, a gift given in the context of marriage (dowry). The word refers to something bestowed freely, with a focus on the act of giving rather than the legal or ritual stipulation surrounding the gift. In biblical contexts, used for both material gifts in general and specifically bridal gifts.

Etymology From the root זבד (z-b-d), meaning 'to endow, to bestow' or 'to give as a gift.' The noun זֶבֶד (zebed) is derived nominally and carries the sense of 'that which is given.'

Reflexes  · not yet grouped by proto-form

LanguageWordMeaningSegmentationRoot
Kikuyu thawadi gift, present zawadi/thawadi
Kinyarwanda izawadi gift, present zawadi
Kirundi izawadi gift, present zawadi
Lingala zawadi gift, present zawadi
Luganda zaawadi gift, present zawadi
Swahili zawadi gift, present zawad
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