# \*ʾVnVq-: 'groan'

> Proto-Semitic *ʾVnVq-, 'groan': reflexes in 3 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 | \*ʾVnVq- |
| Meaning | 'groan' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | ʾanaq 'cry' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root ʾnq |  |
| Syrian Aramaic | ʔetaneq 'groan, sigh' (Payne Smith 21) | Payne Smith 21 |  |
| Geez | ʔanaqa (LGz. 30) | LGz. 30 | gloss withheld |

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

## Linked from

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

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Cite as: di Mino, Tom. 2026. Linear A Lexicon. Plasma AI. https://linear-a.ai/. Data: kaphtor, commit add28e94.