# \*ʿVdVy-: 'pay'

> Proto-Semitic *ʿVdVy-, 'pay': reflexes in 8 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>) › [ʿ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/ayin/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ʿVdVy- |
| Meaning | 'pay' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | ʿadaya 'pay' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root ʿdy |  |
| Arabic | ʾadā (LGz. 57) | LGz. 57 |  |
| Akkadian | idū (LGz. 57) | LGz. 57 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | ʿadäyä (LGz. 57) | LGz. 57 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | ʿəday, (tä)ʿadda (LGz. 57) | LGz. 57 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | əda, adäyyä (LGz. 57) | LGz. 57 | gloss withheld |
| Argobba | əda (LGz. 57) | LGz. 57 | gloss withheld |
| Gurage | əda (LGz. 57) | LGz. 57 | gloss withheld |

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

## Linked from

- [ʿ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/ayin/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.