H8055 שָׂמַח sâmach → Root

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Root of the שׂמח family (3 members).

To experience or express joy, gladness, or delight; to rejoice inwardly or outwardly. The verb primarily denotes a state or expression of happiness or pleasure, particularly in response to favorable circumstances, blessings, celebrations, or acts of divine intervention. Its semantic range includes emotional joy, public rejoicing, festive celebration, and making others glad.

Etymology From the root שׂמח (smḥ), meaning 'to rejoice, be glad.' The root connotes a sense of emotional uplift or positive feeling, and the verb form expresses the action or state of experiencing or causing joy. The development of the root centers on the emotional state of pleasure or happiness, often related to celebratory or favorable events.

Language	Word	Meaning	Segmentation	Root
Kirundi	samka	feel joy

Family members (2)

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

H8056 שָׂמֵחַ sâmêach unset
To be glad, joyful, or delighted; describes a state of happiness, cheerfulness, or emotional well-being, often as a resu
H8057 שִׂמְחָה simchâh unset
A state or emotion of joy, happiness, gladness, or rejoicing, often marked by an outward expression or celebration. שִׂמ

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