# \*dVpVʿ-: 'repel'

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

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*dVpVʿ- |
| Meaning | 'repel' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | dfʿ (QAC دفع) | QAC دفع | gloss withheld |
| Geez | d-f-ʿ 'thrust; drive away' (Dillmann 08208) | Dillmann 08208 |  |
| Jibbali | defaʿ (LGz. 124) | LGz. 124 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | däfʿa (LGz. 124) | LGz. 124 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | däfʾe, däfʿe (LGz. 124) | LGz. 124 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | däffa (LGz. 124) | LGz. 124 | gloss withheld |
| Gurage | däffaʾa (LGz. 124) | LGz. 124 | gloss withheld |
| Soqotri | dáfaˁ (LS 132; SLOnline 24876) | LS 132; SLOnline 24876 | gloss withheld |

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

## 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 50525edd.