# \*gVlVʿ-: 'split'

> Proto-Semitic *gVlVʿ-, 'split': reflexes in 6 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 | \*gVlVʿ- |
| Meaning | 'split' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | galʿa 'split' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root glʿ |  |
| Arabic | ǧalaʿa (LGz. 189) | LGz. 189 | gloss withheld |
| Hebrew | glʿ (hitpael), PbH. gālaʿ (LGz. 189) | LGz. 189 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | gəlaʿ (LGz. 189) | LGz. 189 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | gälʿa (LGz. 189) | LGz. 189 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | gälləʿe (LGz. 189) | LGz. 189 |  |

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.