*ʾwy: 'to fit, match' 1, 'to wish, desire' 2

Root

Language	Form	Sources	Note
Hebrew	אוה nif. 1; pi., hitp. 2 (HALOT 20)	HALOT 20	gloss withheld
Syrian Aramaic	ʾewā 1 (HALOT 20); ʔāwē; ʔeṯʔewī (LGz. 51)	HALOT 20; LGz. 51	gloss withheld
Geez	ʔayaya; taʔayaya (LGz. 51)	LGz. 51	gloss withheld
Amharic	ayaya (LGz. 51)	LGz. 51	gloss withheld

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Updated 4 November 2026