# \*ɣayg-: 'man'

> Proto-Semitic *ɣayg-, 'man': reflexes in 3 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>) › [ġ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/ghayn/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-24.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ɣayg- |
| Meaning | 'man' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehri | ɣayg (Kogan 2011, 233) | Kogan 2011 233 |  |
| Jibbali | ɣég (Kogan 2011, 233) | Kogan 2011 233 |  |
| Soqotri | ʿáig (Kogan 2011, 233) | Kogan 2011 233 |  |

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## Notes

Proto-MSA \*ɣayg- 'man', etymology enigmatic (Kogan 2011, 233). Cf. 3103 \*ɣyg 'to give birth (animals)'.

## Linked from

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

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