# \*bV: 'here'

> Proto-Semitic *bV, 'here': 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>) › [B](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/b/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-25.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*bV |
| Meaning | 'here' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline 442 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehri | bō (ML 58 apud SEDonline 442) | ML 58; SEDonline 442 | gloss withheld |
| Jibbali | bo (JL 31 apud SEDonline 442) | JL 31; SEDonline 442 | gloss withheld |
| Soqotri | bo (LS 80; CSOL I 508; CSOL II 425 apud SEDonline 442) | LS 80; SEDonline 442 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

Proto-MSA \*bV 'here' (SEDonline 442). Often identified with Hbr. pō 'here', with b : p unexplained (Kogan 2015:550 apud SEDonline 442).

## Linked from

- [B](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/b/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.