# \*ʔannāk-: 'tin'

> Proto-Semitic *ʔannāk-, 'tin': reflexes in 6 language(s).

A page of the Linear A Lexicon's research wiki, in [Wiki](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/index.md>) › [Kaphtor Semitic Roots](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/index.md>) › [ʾ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/alef/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ʔannāk- |
| Meaning | 'tin' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkadian | annaku (CAD A/2 127) | CAD A/2 127 | gloss withheld |
| Hebrew | ʔănāk (HALOT 71) | HALOT 71 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | ʔānuk- 'pure lead; tin' (Lane 118) | Lane 118 |  |
| Syrian Aramaic | ʔānkā 'tin' (Payne Smith 21) | Payne Smith 21 |  |
| Mandaic Aramaic | ʾānkā (HALOT 71) | HALOT 71 |  |
| Geez | nāʔk (HALOT 71) | HALOT 71 |  |

A form keeps its source's gloss only when the source is public domain or openly licensed.

## Notes

HALOT 71 marks Akk. anāku 'lw. ?'.

## Linked from

- [ʾ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/alef/index.md>)

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