# \*dVʕVk-: 'be extinguished'

> Proto-Semitic *dVʕVk-, 'be extinguished': 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 | \*dVʕVk- |
| Meaning | 'be extinguished' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | dāʕak (HALOT 228) | HALOT 228 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | dʕek 'be quenched, extinguished' (Payne Smith 95) | Payne Smith 95 |  |
| Judaic Aramaic | dʿk (HALOT 228) | HALOT 228 |  |
| Mandaic Aramaic | dʿk (HALOT 228) | HALOT 228 |  |
| Aramaic | EgArm. dʿk (HALOT 228) | HALOT 228 |  |

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

## Notes

HALOT 228 links Hebrew zʕk and compares Tigre, Middle Hebrew 'crush' and Arabic daʕaka 'rub'.

## Linked from

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

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