# \*dVnVs-: 'be dirty'

> Proto-Semitic *dVnVs-, 'be dirty': reflexes in 4 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 | \*dVnVs- |
| Meaning | 'be dirty' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | danasa ‘be dirty, defiled’ (Dillmann 08046–08050) | Dillmann 08046–08050 |  |
| Arabic | danisa (LGz. 138) | LGz. 138 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | dännäsa (LGz. 138) | LGz. 138 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | dännäsä (LGz. 138) | LGz. 138 | 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 add28e94.