# \*badaq-: 'repair'

> Proto-Semitic *badaq-, 'repair': reflexes in 5 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 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*badaq- |
| Meaning | 'repair' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | badaq 'mend' (BDB 96) | BDB 96; Anderson–Moser 2024 root bdq |  |
| Aramaic | biḏqā (LGz. 87; DJBA 200a apud CAL) | LGz. 87; DJBA 200a; CAL | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | bəḏaq (LGz. 87; Payne Smith 35) | LGz. 87; Payne Smith 35 |  |
| Mandaic Aramaic | bdaqa (LGz. 87) | LGz. 87 |  |
| Ugaritic | bdq-t (LGz. 87) | LGz. 87 |  |

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

## Notes

GEZ badaqa 'renew, repair' is probably a denominative of bedeq, which transcribes Heb. bedeq (LGz. 87).

## Linked from

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

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