# \*dVn-: 'be strong'

> Proto-Semitic *dVn-, 'be strong': 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>) › [D](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/d/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*dVn- |
| Meaning | 'be strong' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 1285 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkadian | danānu |  |  |
| Eblaitic | da-nu-nu (OLA80 §29.11) | OLA80 §29.11 | gloss withheld |
| Ugaritic | dn (LGz. 136) | LGz. 136 | gloss withheld |
| Amorite | dnn: dannum, dannatum, dunnum (Gelb AS 21, 17) | Gelb AS 21 17 | gloss withheld |
| Hebrew | \*דנן (Akk.), in the place name דַּנָּה (HALOT 228) | HALOT 228 | gloss withheld |

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## Linked from

- [D](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/d/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.