The Hebrew root samekh-khof-nun, to be of service, brings together travel agents, knives, danger and classic Israeli songs.

The root tsadi-heh-resh is used in the Hebrew words for light, lunch, declarations and day care.

The root kof-yod-tsadi, summer, leads to seasonal clothing, camps, vacations—and figs, which ripen in the hottest season.

Put your hands together for a root that can be applied to clapping and doubting as well as the rules of supply and demand.

The root tet, resh, feh can be scrambled, shuffled or torn to pieces.

The root lamed, vav, nun, to stay for the night, is circumscribed to a particular time—nighttime.

The root tet, ayin, nun, which can mean load or piece, also has a place in the courtroom.

A fountain of meanings can be derived from the Hebrew root 'zarak.'