# \*gbb: 'to pick up, collect'

> Proto-Semitic *gbb, 'to pick up, collect': 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>) › [G](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/g/index.md>). Updated 2026-11-04.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*gbb |
| Meaning | 'to pick up, collect' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | MHeb. גבב pi. (HALOT 170) | HALOT 170 | gloss withheld |
| Judaic Aramaic | גבב pa. (HALOT 170) | HALOT 170 | gloss withheld |
| Geez | gabbaba (LGz. 177) | LGz. 177 | gloss withheld |
| Modern Arabic | Dathina ǧabǧab (LGz. 177) | LGz. 177 | gloss withheld |

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.