# \*karaz-: 'announce'

> Proto-Semitic *karaz-, 'announce': 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>) › [K](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/k/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*karaz- |
| Meaning | 'announce' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | karaza 'proclaim' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root krz |  |
| Aramaic | KRZ (Aramaic Root Atlas; DNWSI 534) | Aramaic Root Atlas; DNWSI 534; Anderson–Moser 2024 root krz | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | kraz 'proclaim; proscribe' (Payne Smith 225) | Payne Smith 225 |  |

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

## Linked from

- [K](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/k/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.