# \*hlm: 'to strike'

> Proto-Semitic *hlm, 'to strike': 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>) › [H](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/h/index.md>). Updated 2026-11-02.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*hlm |
| Meaning | 'to strike' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punic | mhlm (Krahmalkov 272) | Krahmalkov 272 | gloss withheld |
| Phoenician | hlm; hlmt (T 81) | T 81 | gloss withheld |
| Ugaritic | /h-l-m/ (DULAT 333) | DULAT 333 | gloss withheld |
| Hebrew | הלם (HALOT 249) | HALOT 249 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

Tomback (T 81) sets Ph. hlm beside Heb. hālam 'to strike', Ug. hlm and Tigre halama 'to slap in the face'.

## Linked from

- [H](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/h/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.