# \*ḥVnVk-: 'wise'

> Proto-Semitic *ḥVnVk-, 'wise': reflexes in 5 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>) › [ḥ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/het/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ḥVnVk- |
| Meaning | 'wise' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | ḥanaka 'bridled' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root ḥnk |  |
| Aramaic | ḤNK 'train' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root ḥnk |  |
| Geez | ḥanaka 'understand' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root ḥnk |  |
| Hebrew | ḥnk; \*ḥānîk (HALOT 333, 334) | HALOT 333, 334 | gloss withheld |
| Canaanite | ḫanaku-ka (HALOT 333) | HALOT 333 |  |

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

## Linked from

- [ḥ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/het/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.