# \*ʿVrVg-: 'ascend'

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

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ʿVrVg- |
| Meaning | 'ascend' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | ʕaraǧa 'mounted' (Lane 1995) | Lane 1995 |  |
| Geez | ʿarga 'ascend' (Dillmann 07042) | Dillmann 07042; Anderson–Moser 2024 root ʿrg |  |
| Hebrew | ʿārag (LGz. 70) | LGz. 70 |  |
| Tigrinya | ʿarägä (LGz. 70) | LGz. 70 |  |
| Amharic | arrägä (LGz. 70) | LGz. 70 |  |
| Gurage | arägä (LGz. 70) | LGz. 70 | 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.