# \*gVzim-: 'cut'

> Proto-Semitic *gVzim-, 'cut': 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>) › [G](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/g/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*gVzim- |
| Meaning | 'cut' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 1461 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | gzm \[-i-\] |  |  |
| Hebrew | gzm |  |  |
| Epigraphic South Arabian | Sab gzm (SD 52, 53; Biella 70) (Sabaweb lemmas 2543, 2411) | SD 52, 53; Biella 70; Sabaweb lemmas 2543, 2411 | gloss withheld |
| Geez | gazama (LGz. 211) | LGz. 211 | gloss withheld |
| Soqotri | megzimoh (LGz. 211) | LGz. 211 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | gʷäzämä (LGz. 211) | LGz. 211 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | gäzzämä (LGz. 211) | LGz. 211 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | gzam 'to cut off; determine; threaten' (Payne Smith 67) | Payne Smith 67 |  |

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

## Linked from

- [G](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/g/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.