# DE

> Linear A syllabic DE, conventional: de.

A page of the Linear A Lexicon's research wiki, in [Wiki](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/index.md>) › [Kaphtor Lexicon](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/lexicon/index.md>) › [Signs](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/lexicon/signs/index.md>) › [Syllabic signs](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/lexicon/signs/syllabic/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-24.

**Status: conventional.** The conventional value carried over from Linear B.

## Phonetic value

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Value | /de/ |
| Alternates | none |
| Linear B | B 45, value de |
| Linear B Unicode | U+10006 LINEAR B SYLLABLE B045 DE |
| Neutralization class | T |

### Forms cited for the value

- QE-DE-MI-NU (Speculative: Kadmīnu)
- PA-DE = Padi (Gordon PN)

## Lexicon words written with this sign

| Word | Proposed reading | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| A-DE | ʾAddē | Speculative |
| A-TA-DE | ʾaʿtid(u) | Speculative |
| DE-DI | Dedī | Speculative |
| DE-JU-KU | Dalqu | Speculative |
| DI-DE-RU | ʾaddīru | Probable |
| KA-U-DE-TA | Kaw-tatta | Speculative |
| MA-KI-DE-TE | Majdat | Speculative |
| PA-DE | Padī | Speculative |
| PU-DE | buddē | Candidate |
| QE-DE-MI-NU | Qēdmīnu | Speculative |
| SE-DE | ṣēd | Speculative |
| SE-WA-AU-DE | šawaʿ-dē | Speculative |
| TE-SU-DE-SE-KE-I | tesʾad šeqī | Speculative |
| U-DE-ZA | Ḥudaṯu | Candidate |

## Linked from

- [Syllabic signs](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/lexicon/signs/syllabic/index.md>)

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