# K > Semitic roots whose first radical is k. A page of the Linear A Lexicon's research wiki, in [Wiki]() › [Kaphtor Semitic Roots](). Updated 2026-11-06. [*karm-: 'mountain with a vineyard on it'](): Proto-Semitic *karm-, 'mountain with a vineyard on it': reflexes in 10 language(s). [*kuṯ̣r-: 'suet'](): Proto-Semitic *kuṯ̣r-, 'suet': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kur-: 'ball'](): Proto-Semitic *kur-, 'ball': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kakkar-/*kikkar-: 'round loaf, disk; talent; (round) district'](): Proto-Semitic *kakkar-/*kikkar-, 'round loaf, disk; talent; (round) district': reflexes in 13 language(s). [*kalap-: 'red, brown'](): Proto-Semitic *kalap-, 'red, brown': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kuz-: 'be dry'](): Proto-Semitic *kuz-, 'be dry': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kry, *kirāʾ-: 'to hire; hire' 1, 'to purchase, buy' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kry, *kirāʾ-, 'to hire; hire' 1, 'to purchase, buy' 2: reflexes in 6 language(s). [*ka/iska/is- ~ *kVsʾ/w-: 'back, side or front part of the body (of a sheep?)'](): Proto-Semitic *ka/iska/is- ~ *kVsʾ/w-, 'back, side or front part of the body (of a sheep?)': reflexes in 5 language(s). [*kVsVm-: 'break into pieces'](): Proto-Semitic *kVsVm-, 'break into pieces': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kurus-: 'belt'](): Proto-Semitic *kurus-, 'belt': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kVrVb-: 'ask, request' 1, 'blessing, prayer' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kVrVb-, 'ask, request' 1, 'blessing, prayer' 2: reflexes in 6 language(s). [*kaʾ-: 'groats (pearl barley)'](): Proto-Semitic *kaʾ-, 'groats (pearl barley)': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kulup-: 'worm'](): Proto-Semitic *kulup-, 'worm': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kVb-: 'burn' 1, 'smoulder' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kVb-, 'burn' 1, 'smoulder' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kusī-t- ~ *kisū-t 1, *ksw 2: 'kind of clothes' 1, 'wear' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kusī-t- ~ *kisū-t 1, *ksw 2, 'kind of clothes' 1, 'wear' 2: reflexes in 13 language(s). [*kVŝaʾ-: 'strike, gnaw'](): Proto-Semitic *kVŝaʾ-, 'strike, gnaw': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kVsVḥ-: 'cut'](): Proto-Semitic *kVsVḥ-, 'cut': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kukkul- (<*kulkul-): 'basket'](): Proto-Semitic *kukkul- (<*kulkul-), 'basket': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kupp-: 'building'](): Proto-Semitic *kupp-, 'building': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*karar-: 'day heat'](): Proto-Semitic *karar-, 'day heat': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kin-: 'cereal'](): Proto-Semitic *kin-, 'cereal': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kīd-: 'outside region'](): Proto-Semitic *kīd-, 'outside region': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kilām-: 'ivory'](): Proto-Semitic *kilām-, 'ivory': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kVṯ- ~ *kVṯVr-: 'be massive' 1, 'many' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kVṯ- ~ *kVṯVr-, 'be massive' 1, 'many' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kVŝaʾ-: 'peel'](): Proto-Semitic *kVŝaʾ-, 'peel': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kumVy-: 'waterfowl (pelican?)'](): Proto-Semitic *kumVy-, 'waterfowl (pelican?)': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kVrVh-: 'be unhappy, be disgusted' 1, 'hate' 2, 'to compel, force' 3](): Proto-Semitic *kVrVh-, 'be unhappy, be disgusted' 1, 'hate' 2, 'to compel, force' 3: reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kVwaz-: 'unite, collect'](): Proto-Semitic *kVwaz-, 'unite, collect': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kupp-: 'water spring'](): Proto-Semitic *kupp-, 'water spring': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kunaṯ-: 'emmer'](): Proto-Semitic *kunaṯ-, 'emmer': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kanak-: 'kind of incense-bearing tree; its aromatic resin'](): Proto-Semitic *kanak-, 'kind of incense-bearing tree; its aromatic resin': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kišan-: 'bean'](): Proto-Semitic *kišan-, 'bean': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kizVy-: 'servant'](): Proto-Semitic *kizVy-, 'servant': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kVmVʾ-: 'bind'](): Proto-Semitic *kVmVʾ-, 'bind': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kVnVy-: 'call (by name), give a name of honour' 1, 'honour, treat kindly' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kVnVy-, 'call (by name), give a name of honour' 1, 'honour, treat kindly' 2: reflexes in 9 language(s). [*kss (?): 'have small teeth' 1, 'break, crush into small pieces, grind; chew' 2, 'divide, count out (portions)' 3](): Proto-Semitic *kss (?), 'have small teeth' 1, 'break, crush into small pieces, grind; chew' 2, 'divide, count out (portions)' 3: reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kuʕ(V)b-: 'breast'](): Proto-Semitic *kuʕ(V)b-, 'breast': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kulbāb-: 'ant'](): Proto-Semitic *kulbāb-, 'ant': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kwVlāʾ- ?: 'pasture; forage'](): Proto-Semitic *kwVlāʾ- ?, 'pasture; forage': reflexes in 8 language(s). [*(ʾa-)ku/al-: 'a hammer/axe-like tool'](): Proto-Semitic *(ʾa-)ku/al-, 'a hammer/axe-like tool': reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kurr-: 'young of an ass, colt'](): Proto-Semitic *kurr-, 'young of an ass, colt': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kʷaly-at-: 'kidney'](): Proto-Semitic *kʷaly-at-, 'kidney': reflexes in 23 language(s). [*kab(i)d-: 'liver; stomach, entrails'](): Proto-Semitic *kab(i)d-, 'liver; stomach, entrails': reflexes in 22 language(s). [*kVbaw-(at-): '(dry cow's) dung'](): Proto-Semitic *kVbaw-(at-), '(dry cow's) dung': reflexes in 15 language(s). [*ki/um-: 'wrist, articulation (of arms and legs)'](): Proto-Semitic *ki/um-, 'wrist, articulation (of arms and legs)': reflexes in 5 language(s). [*kanap-: 'wing'](): Proto-Semitic *kanap-, 'wing': reflexes in 17 language(s). [*ki(n)šād- {} *ki(n)sād-: 'neck, top of shoulder'](): Proto-Semitic *ki(n)šād- {} *ki(n)sād-, 'neck, top of shoulder': reflexes in 11 language(s). [*kapp-: 'palm, flap of hand or foot'](): Proto-Semitic *kapp-, 'palm, flap of hand or foot': reflexes in 13 language(s). [*kVr(V)m-: 'joint of limb bones; flexion, bend of limbs'](): Proto-Semitic *kVr(V)m-, 'joint of limb bones; flexion, bend of limbs': reflexes in 9 language(s). [*kVs(V)l- {} *kVc(V)l-: 'loins, genitals'](): Proto-Semitic *kVs(V)l- {} *kVc(V)l-, 'loins, genitals': reflexes in 6 language(s). [*kat(a/i)p-: '(back of) shoulder, shoulder blade'](): Proto-Semitic *kat(a/i)p-, '(back of) shoulder, shoulder blade': reflexes in 14 language(s). [*ki/uṯ̣r- {} *ki/uč̣r-: 'joint (of the ribs, fingers, etc.)'](): Proto-Semitic *ki/uṯ̣r- {} *ki/uč̣r-, 'joint (of the ribs, fingers, etc.)': reflexes in 10 language(s). [*kʷir(n)āʕ-: 'knee with a shin; leg; elbow'](): Proto-Semitic *kʷir(n)āʕ-, 'knee with a shin; leg; elbow': reflexes in 18 language(s). [*kʾb: 'to suffer pain'](): Proto-Semitic *kʾb, 'to suffer pain': reflexes in 7 language(s). [*kVpp-: 'blind'](): Proto-Semitic *kVpp-, 'blind': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kalb-: 'dog'](): Proto-Semitic *kalb-, 'dog': reflexes in 21 language(s). [*kVs(Vs)-: 'kind of bird of prey'](): Proto-Semitic *kVs(Vs)-, 'kind of bird of prey': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kabŝ-: 'ram'](): Proto-Semitic *kabŝ-, 'ram': reflexes in 11 language(s). [*ka/irr-: 'ram'](): Proto-Semitic *ka/irr-, 'ram': reflexes in 6 language(s). [*kawdan-: 'mule'](): Proto-Semitic *kawdan-, 'mule': reflexes in 11 language(s). [*kurkiy-: 'goose, crane'](): Proto-Semitic *kurkiy-, 'goose, crane': reflexes in 6 language(s). [*kVnn(Vm)-: 'a harmful insect'](): Proto-Semitic *kVnn(Vm)-, 'a harmful insect': reflexes in 8 language(s). [*kVS-: 'a (mythical) aquatic reptile'](): Proto-Semitic *kVS-, 'a (mythical) aquatic reptile': reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kVwVr-: 'kind of fish'](): Proto-Semitic *kVwVr-, 'kind of fish': reflexes in 5 language(s). [*kiry-: 'garden'](): Proto-Semitic *kiry-, 'garden': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kVb(b)-: 'wheat'](): Proto-Semitic *kVb(b)-, 'wheat': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*ka/inpa/ir-: 'tip of the nose; lip'](): Proto-Semitic *ka/inpa/ir-, 'tip of the nose; lip': reflexes in 9 language(s). [*kāhil-: 'part of the back below the neck'](): Proto-Semitic *kāhil-, 'part of the back below the neck': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kʷaʕ-(t-): 'joint; ankle; foot'](): Proto-Semitic *kʷaʕ-(t-), 'joint; ankle; foot': reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kursū/iʕ-: '(meta)tarsus, fetlock'](): Proto-Semitic *kursū/iʕ-, '(meta)tarsus, fetlock': reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kayk-at-: 'egg'](): Proto-Semitic *kayk-at-, 'egg': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kVhVn-: 'act as a priest' 1, 'to have second sight, prophecy' 2, 'priest' 3](): Proto-Semitic *kVhVn-, 'act as a priest' 1, 'to have second sight, prophecy' 2, 'priest' 3: reflexes in 10 language(s). [*karkadan- ~ *karkand-: 'rhinoceros'](): Proto-Semitic *karkadan- ~ *karkand-, 'rhinoceros': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kʷall-: 'all' 1, 'to complete, make perfect' 2, 'to surround, encircle; to crown' 3](): Proto-Semitic *kʷall-, 'all' 1, 'to complete, make perfect' 2, 'to surround, encircle; to crown' 3: reflexes in 24 language(s). [*kaykay-t- ~ *kVtkVt-: 'hen, chick'](): Proto-Semitic *kaykay-t- ~ *kVtkVt-, 'hen, chick': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kʷars/z(-ap/b)-: 'k. of insect, locust, ant'](): Proto-Semitic *kʷars/z(-ap/b)-, 'k. of insect, locust, ant': reflexes in 6 language(s). [*kʷahil- 1 ~ *ta-kʷVl- 2, 3 (): Proto-Semitic *kʷahil- 1 ~ *ta-kʷVl- 2, 3 (): Proto-Semitic (?) *kan-, 'bark': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kVṣVḥ-: 'cold (adj.)'](): Proto-Semitic *kVṣVḥ-, 'cold (adj.)': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kal(kal)-: 'purple-fish' 1, 'whale' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kal(kal)-, 'purple-fish' 1, 'whale' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s). [*krr: 'put, throw, fall, lie'](): Proto-Semitic *krr, 'put, throw, fall, lie': reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kʷal-m-at-: 'parasite, vermin; louse'](): Proto-Semitic *kʷal-m-at-, 'parasite, vermin; louse': reflexes in 5 language(s). [*karan-: 'vine'](): Proto-Semitic *karan-, 'vine': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kabkab-: 'star'](): Proto-Semitic *kabkab-, 'star': reflexes in 24 language(s). [*kVkk-: 'tooth, thorn'](): Proto-Semitic *kVkk-, 'tooth, thorn': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kilʾ-: 'both'](): Proto-Semitic *kilʾ-, 'both': reflexes in 16 language(s). [*kʷaḥl-: 'antimony'](): Proto-Semitic *kʷaḥl-, 'antimony': reflexes in 11 language(s). [*khl: 'be able'](): Proto-Semitic *khl, 'be able': reflexes in 15 language(s). [*kVbb-, kbkb: '(to be) round'](): Proto-Semitic *kVbb-, kbkb, '(to be) round': reflexes in 8 language(s). [*kurkum-: 'saffron'](): Proto-Semitic *kurkum-, 'saffron': reflexes in 10 language(s). [*kirkar-: 'she-camel'](): Proto-Semitic *kirkar-, 'she-camel': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kalVm-: 'shame, reproach, be disgraced' 1, 'to wound, injure' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kalVm-, 'shame, reproach, be disgraced' 1, 'to wound, injure' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kitn-: 'linen, tunic'](): Proto-Semitic *kitn-, 'linen, tunic': reflexes in 9 language(s). [*kamm-ūn-: 'cumin'](): Proto-Semitic *kamm-ūn-, 'cumin': reflexes in 9 language(s). [*kunukk-: 'seal (cylinder), stamp' 1, 'to seal; sealed' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kunukk-, 'seal (cylinder), stamp' 1, 'to seal; sealed' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kanVs-: 'to gather, assemble'](): Proto-Semitic *kanVs-, 'to gather, assemble': reflexes in 6 language(s). [*kaptVr-: 'column capital; Kaphtor/Crete'](): Proto-Semitic *kaptVr-, 'column capital; Kaphtor/Crete': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*karVt-: 'to cut, cut off; make a covenant'](): Proto-Semitic *karVt-, 'to cut, cut off; make a covenant': reflexes in 5 language(s). [*katVb-: 'to write, inscribe'](): Proto-Semitic *katVb-, 'to write, inscribe': reflexes in 10 language(s). [*kuṯar-: 'Kothar (craftsman god)'](): Proto-Semitic *kuṯar-, 'Kothar (craftsman god)': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kar(i)ś-: 'belly, stomach, uterus'](): Proto-Semitic *kar(i)ś-, 'belly, stomach, uterus': reflexes in 21 language(s). [*kVnVʿ-: 'subdue'](): Proto-Semitic *kVnVʿ-, 'subdue': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kVtVl-: 'wall'](): Proto-Semitic *kVtVl-, 'wall': reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kVšVp-: 'bewitch'](): Proto-Semitic *kVšVp-, 'bewitch': reflexes in 5 language(s). [*kabas- ~ *kbš: 'tread' 1, 'full, launder' 2, 'tread down, subdue; attack' 3](): Proto-Semitic *kabas- ~ *kbš, 'tread' 1, 'full, launder' 2, 'tread down, subdue; attack' 3: reflexes in 9 language(s). [*kamas-: 'gather'](): Proto-Semitic *kamas-, 'gather': reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kamas-: 'bend'](): Proto-Semitic *kamas-, 'bend': reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kapaš-: 'bend'](): Proto-Semitic *kapaš-, 'bend': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*karp-: 'jar'](): Proto-Semitic *karp-, 'jar': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kVdVr-at-: 'ball'](): Proto-Semitic *kVdVr-at-, 'ball': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kVdVr-: 'be turbid'](): Proto-Semitic *kVdVr-, 'be turbid': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kad-kad-: 'red'](): Proto-Semitic *kad-kad-, 'red': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kVmVz-at-: 'ornament'](): Proto-Semitic *kVmVz-at-, 'ornament': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kVm(V)d-: 'forearm, cubit'](): Proto-Semitic *kVm(V)d-, 'forearm, cubit': reflexes in 9 language(s). [*kap(a)l-: 'groin, buttocks, back'](): Proto-Semitic *kap(a)l-, 'groin, buttocks, back': reflexes in 5 language(s). [*kamōš-: 'Chemosh (national deity of Moab)'](): Proto-Semitic *kamōš-, 'Chemosh (national deity of Moab)': reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kaʾs-: 'vessel for beer' 1, 'bowl' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kaʾs-, 'vessel for beer' 1, 'bowl' 2: reflexes in 9 language(s). [*kalVy- ~ *kayl-: 'vessel' 1, 'measure' 2, 'to hold, contain' 3](): Proto-Semitic *kalVy- ~ *kayl-, 'vessel' 1, 'measure' 2, 'to hold, contain' 3: reflexes in 8 language(s). [*kurr-: 'kor (large dry measure)'](): Proto-Semitic *kurr-, 'kor (large dry measure)': reflexes in 6 language(s). [*karūb-: 'cherub; winged guardian creature'](): Proto-Semitic *karūb-, 'cherub; winged guardian creature': reflexes in 6 language(s). [*kapar-: 'to cover, smear; to atone, purify' 1, 'to deny, renounce' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kapar-, 'to cover, smear; to atone, purify' 1, 'to deny, renounce' 2: reflexes in 10 language(s). [*kVlVʔ-: 'to hinder, restrain'](): Proto-Semitic *kVlVʔ-, 'to hinder, restrain': reflexes in 14 language(s). [*kVlūb-: 'basket' 1, 'cage; prison' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kVlūb-, 'basket' 1, 'cage; prison' 2: reflexes in 5 language(s). [*kVsVbVr-: 'coriander'](): Proto-Semitic *kVsVbVr-, 'coriander': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kVr-: 'embankment, quay; harbor, trading station'](): Proto-Semitic *kVr-, 'embankment, quay; harbor, trading station': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kry: 'to dig, hollow out'](): Proto-Semitic *kry, 'to dig, hollow out': reflexes in 12 language(s). [*kbd: 'to be heavy; to be honoured'](): Proto-Semitic *kbd, 'to be heavy; to be honoured': reflexes in 16 language(s). [*kus(s)Vm-: 'spelt'](): Proto-Semitic *kus(s)Vm-, 'spelt': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kurāz-: 'bottle'](): Proto-Semitic *kurāz-, 'bottle': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kad-: 'mug'](): Proto-Semitic *kad-, 'mug': reflexes in 5 language(s). [*kamʾ-at-: 'mushroom, truffle'](): Proto-Semitic *kamʾ-at-, 'mushroom, truffle': reflexes in 6 language(s). [*karaṯ-: 'leek'](): Proto-Semitic *karaṯ-, 'leek': reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kmn: 'to hide, lie in wait'](): Proto-Semitic *kmn, 'to hide, lie in wait': reflexes in 7 language(s). [*krb: 'to tie, fasten; twist (a rope)'](): Proto-Semitic *krb, 'to tie, fasten; twist (a rope)': reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kV: 'like, as, in the manner of'](): Proto-Semitic *kV, 'like, as, in the manner of': reflexes in 12 language(s). [*-kVmV/*-kVnV: 'your; you (pronominal suffix, 2 pl.)'](): Proto-Semitic *-kVmV/*-kVnV, 'your; you (pronominal suffix, 2 pl.)': reflexes in 9 language(s). [*ksp: 'to break off, split'](): Proto-Semitic *ksp, 'to break off, split': reflexes in 4 language(s). [*krb: 'to plough; clod'](): Proto-Semitic *krb, 'to plough; clod': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kmr: 'to heap up, pile up'](): Proto-Semitic *kmr, 'to heap up, pile up': reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kp: 'to bend, curve; to encircle'](): Proto-Semitic *kp, 'to bend, curve; to encircle': reflexes in 7 language(s). [*kapaʾ: 'beestings, colostrum'](): Proto-Semitic *kapaʾ, 'beestings, colostrum': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*ksʾ: 'to find'](): Proto-Semitic *ksʾ, 'to find': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kwn/*kyn: 'to be numerous'](): Proto-Semitic *kwn/*kyn, 'to be numerous': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kV-: 'with'](): Proto-Semitic *kV-, 'with': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kd: 'to tread, trample; to walk (slowly)'](): Proto-Semitic *kd, 'to tread, trample; to walk (slowly)': reflexes in 8 language(s). [*ktb: 'to pierce, prick, sew; awl'](): Proto-Semitic *ktb, 'to pierce, prick, sew; awl': reflexes in 5 language(s). [*kn: 'thus, so'](): Proto-Semitic *kn, 'thus, so': reflexes in 8 language(s). [*knn: 'stand, base'](): Proto-Semitic *knn, 'stand, base': reflexes in 6 language(s). [*kry: 'to be short'](): Proto-Semitic *kry, 'to be short': reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kṯr: 'to be suitable, succeed' 1, 'skilful' 2, 'fitness, vigour' 3](): Proto-Semitic *kṯr, 'to be suitable, succeed' 1, 'skilful' 2, 'fitness, vigour' 3: reflexes in 5 language(s). [*Kislīmu-: 'Kislev (Babylonian month IX)'](): Proto-Semitic *Kislīmu-, 'Kislev (Babylonian month IX)': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kwn: 'place, base, stand'](): Proto-Semitic *kwn, 'place, base, stand': reflexes in 10 language(s). [*krr: 'to return; to repeat'](): Proto-Semitic *krr, 'to return; to repeat': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kyd: 'to deceive, plot against; to lie in wait'](): Proto-Semitic *kyd, 'to deceive, plot against; to lie in wait': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*ktm: 'to cover, conceal' 1, 'to stain' 2](): Proto-Semitic *ktm, 'to cover, conceal' 1, 'to stain' 2: reflexes in 5 language(s). [*k(ʷ)ṯ̣r: 'to bind, tie, knot'](): Proto-Semitic *k(ʷ)ṯ̣r, 'to bind, tie, knot': reflexes in 9 language(s). [*krkr: 'to roll, whirl, turn round'](): Proto-Semitic *krkr, 'to roll, whirl, turn round': reflexes in 7 language(s). [*kry: 'heap of grain'](): Proto-Semitic *kry, 'heap of grain': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kissat-: 'chopped straw, fodder'](): Proto-Semitic *kissat-, 'chopped straw, fodder': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kūr-: 'furnace, smelting furnace'](): Proto-Semitic *kūr-, 'furnace, smelting furnace': reflexes in 8 language(s). [*kḥš: 'to grow lean, become thin'](): Proto-Semitic *kḥš, 'to grow lean, become thin': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*ktt: 'to crush, beat fine; to cut in small pieces'](): Proto-Semitic *ktt, 'to crush, beat fine; to cut in small pieces': reflexes in 7 language(s). [*kʾp: 'rock, cliff'](): Proto-Semitic *kʾp, 'rock, cliff': reflexes in 7 language(s). [*klm: 'word, speech'](): Proto-Semitic *klm, 'word, speech': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kasp-: 'silver'](): Proto-Semitic *kasp-, 'silver': reflexes in 11 language(s). [*kly: 'to come to an end, be finished; to finish, consume'](): Proto-Semitic *kly, 'to come to an end, be finished; to finish, consume': reflexes in 5 language(s). [*kVtm-: 'goldsmith' 1, 'gold' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kVtm-, 'goldsmith' 1, 'gold' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kbt: 'to abase, humiliate, degrade'](): Proto-Semitic *kbt, 'to abase, humiliate, degrade': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*ktp: 'to bind'](): Proto-Semitic *ktp, 'to bind': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kapūr-: 'bowl'](): Proto-Semitic *kapūr-, 'bowl': reflexes in 7 language(s). [*kinaʕn-: 'Canaan' 1, 'Canaanite' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kinaʕn-, 'Canaan' 1, 'Canaanite' 2: reflexes in 5 language(s). [*kumm-: 'cella, inner room of a temple'](): Proto-Semitic *kumm-, 'cella, inner room of a temple': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*-ka, *-ki: 'your; you' (pronominal suffix, 2 sg.)](): Proto-Semitic *-ka, *-ki, 'your; you' (pronominal suffix, 2 sg.): reflexes in 6 language(s). [*khy: 'be weak, grow dim, be disheartened'](): Proto-Semitic *khy, 'be weak, grow dim, be disheartened': reflexes in 5 language(s). [*kakk-: 'weapon'](): Proto-Semitic *kakk-, 'weapon': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kdn: 'to cover, protect' 1, 'protection' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kdn, 'to cover, protect' 1, 'protection' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s). [*karr-: 'pasture'](): Proto-Semitic *karr-, 'pasture': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kirr-: 'large vessel'](): Proto-Semitic *kirr-, 'large vessel': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*ksr: 'to break; to overcome'](): Proto-Semitic *ksr, 'to break; to overcome': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kzr: 'to curl the hair'](): Proto-Semitic *kzr, 'to curl the hair': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kVṯ-: 'flask, jar (a container and a measure)'](): Proto-Semitic *kVṯ-, 'flask, jar (a container and a measure)': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kmh: 'to be blind; blindness' 1, 'to yearn for' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kmh, 'to be blind; blindness' 1, 'to yearn for' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s). [*ksʾ: 'full moon'](): Proto-Semitic *ksʾ, 'full moon': reflexes in 7 language(s). [*kūb-: 'cup'](): Proto-Semitic *kūb-, 'cup': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kśt: 'to reveal, uncover'](): Proto-Semitic *kśt, 'to reveal, uncover': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kʕn: 'now'](): Proto-Semitic *kʕn, 'now': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*krm: 'to honor' 1, 'to be generous' 2](): Proto-Semitic *krm, 'to honor' 1, 'to be generous' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kʾy: 'to be timorous, withdraw with fear' 1, 'to scold' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kʾy, 'to be timorous, withdraw with fear' 1, 'to scold' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kā: 'thus' 1, 'here' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kā, 'thus' 1, 'here' 2: reflexes in 5 language(s). [*kupr-: 'henna'](): Proto-Semitic *kupr-, 'henna': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kbr: 'sieve'](): Proto-Semitic *kbr, 'sieve': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kursān-: 'leather bag, wineskin'](): Proto-Semitic *kursān-, 'leather bag, wineskin': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kīm- ~ *kawm-: 'Pleiades' 1, 'heap, herd' 2, 'family' 3](): Proto-Semitic *kīm- ~ *kawm-, 'Pleiades' 1, 'heap, herd' 2, 'family' 3: reflexes in 8 language(s). [*ksp: 'to long for' 1, 'to grow pale, be ashamed' 2, 'to be dark, gloomy' 3](): Proto-Semitic *ksp, 'to long for' 1, 'to grow pale, be ashamed' 2, 'to be dark, gloomy' 3: reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kzb: 'to be luxuriant, voluptuous'](): Proto-Semitic *kzb, 'to be luxuriant, voluptuous': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kbn: 'to gird, clothe; to hem'](): Proto-Semitic *kbn, 'to gird, clothe; to hem': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kmr: 'to grow hot, be stirred' 1, 'to ripen (under cover), ferment' 2, 'to conceal' 3](): Proto-Semitic *kmr, 'to grow hot, be stirred' 1, 'to ripen (under cover), ferment' 2, 'to conceal' 3: reflexes in 5 language(s). [*kry: 'to give a feast' 1, 'feast, banquet' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kry, 'to give a feast' 1, 'feast, banquet' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kidād-: 'child, son'](): Proto-Semitic *kidād-, 'child, son': reflexes in 5 language(s). [*kawḥ-: 'kind of lizard'](): Proto-Semitic *kawḥ-, 'kind of lizard': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kwḥ: 'strength, power; to be strong' 1, 'to fight' 2, 'solid ground, rock' 3](): Proto-Semitic *kwḥ, 'strength, power; to be strong' 1, 'to fight' 2, 'solid ground, rock' 3: reflexes in 5 language(s). [*krk: 'to wrap round, enclose; wrap, garment' 1, 'city' 2](): Proto-Semitic *krk, 'to wrap round, enclose; wrap, garment' 1, 'city' 2: reflexes in 6 language(s). [*ksl: 'to be sluggish, stupid'](): Proto-Semitic *ksl, 'to be sluggish, stupid': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kʾw/y: 'a measure of capacity; a vessel'](): Proto-Semitic *kʾw/y, 'a measure of capacity; a vessel': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*ksy: 'to bind' 1, 'lace, cord' 2](): Proto-Semitic *ksy, 'to bind' 1, 'lace, cord' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s). [*knŝ: 'to bow down, submit'](): Proto-Semitic *knŝ, 'to bow down, submit': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kuwāti: 'you (obl.); yours'](): Proto-Semitic *kuwāti, 'you (obl.); yours': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*krr: 'saddle, saddlebag' 1, 'to carry on the back' 2](): Proto-Semitic *krr, 'saddle, saddlebag' 1, 'to carry on the back' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kūt-: 'pitcher, jar'](): Proto-Semitic *kūt-, 'pitcher, jar': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kVpaʾ-: 'go away'](): Proto-Semitic *kVpaʾ-, 'go away': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kbs: 'to wrap around the head'](): Proto-Semitic *kbs, 'to wrap around the head': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kbt: 'to hide, conceal'](): Proto-Semitic *kbt, 'to hide, conceal': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kpn: 'to cover, veil; to shroud'](): Proto-Semitic *kpn, 'to cover, veil; to shroud': reflexes in 8 language(s). [*kVʕar-: 'drive, push'](): Proto-Semitic *kVʕar-, 'drive, push': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*krkr: 'to make noise, shout'](): Proto-Semitic *krkr, 'to make noise, shout': reflexes in 7 language(s). [*kwf: 'to collect, gather'](): Proto-Semitic *kwf, 'to collect, gather': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kwr: 'to steer a ship, handle a boat'](): Proto-Semitic *kwr, 'to steer a ship, handle a boat': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kapīr-: 'young lion'](): Proto-Semitic *kapīr-, 'young lion': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kall-: 'daughter-in-law' 1, 'bride' 2, 'sister-in-law' 3, 'wife's sister' 4](): Proto-Semitic *kall-, 'daughter-in-law' 1, 'bride' 2, 'sister-in-law' 3, 'wife's sister' 4: reflexes in 13 language(s). [*kumir-: 'priest'](): Proto-Semitic *kumir-, 'priest': reflexes in 12 language(s). [*kann-at- 1 ~ *kinatt- 2: 'daughter/sister-in-law' 1, 'menial' 2, (?) 'concubine' 3](): Proto-Semitic *kann-at- 1 ~ *kinatt- 2, 'daughter/sister-in-law' 1, 'menial' 2, (?) 'concubine' 3: reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kuš-: 'pound'](): Proto-Semitic *kuš-, 'pound': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*ka/uḫ-: 'hut'](): Proto-Semitic *ka/uḫ-, 'hut': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kVb-: 'pour'](): Proto-Semitic *kVb-, 'pour': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kVwVṯ-: 'have leaves'](): Proto-Semitic *kVwVṯ-, 'have leaves': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kVyVd-: 'strike fire'](): Proto-Semitic *kVyVd-, 'strike fire': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kVwVy-: 'burn' 1, 'kindle fire' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kVwVy-, 'burn' 1, 'kindle fire' 2: reflexes in 5 language(s). [*kVʕVs-: 'be ill-tempered'](): Proto-Semitic *kVʕVs-, 'be ill-tempered': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kVbur-: 'be big, be thick' 1, 'old age' 2, 'be great in rank, be honoured' 3](): Proto-Semitic *kVbur-, 'be big, be thick' 1, 'old age' 2, 'be great in rank, be honoured' 3: reflexes in 12 language(s). [*kud-: 'work (hard), be tired'](): Proto-Semitic *kud-, 'work (hard), be tired': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kahp-: 'cavern'](): Proto-Semitic *kahp-, 'cavern': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kVbVl-: 'bond'](): Proto-Semitic *kVbVl-, 'bond': reflexes in 9 language(s). [*kī: 'then, now, indeed; that, because, for'](): Proto-Semitic *kī, 'then, now, indeed; that, because, for': reflexes in 9 language(s). [*kamād-: 'beat'](): Proto-Semitic *kamād-, 'beat': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kVmVw-: 'like' 1, 'therefore, thus' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kVmVw-, 'like' 1, 'therefore, thus' 2: reflexes in 16 language(s). [*kVmVš-: 'serious'](): Proto-Semitic *kVmVš-, 'serious': reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kinor-: 'lyre'](): Proto-Semitic *kinor-, 'lyre': reflexes in 8 language(s). [*kanāz-: 'stow'](): Proto-Semitic *kanāz-, 'stow': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kapār-: 'village'](): Proto-Semitic *kapār-, 'village': reflexes in 11 language(s). [*kVpVt-: 'bind'](): Proto-Semitic *kVpVt-, 'bind': reflexes in 5 language(s). [*karaz-: 'announce'](): Proto-Semitic *karaz-, 'announce': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kVsVy-: 'cover'](): Proto-Semitic *kVsVy-, 'cover': reflexes in 10 language(s). [*kVsVʾ-: 'seat'](): Proto-Semitic *kVsVʾ-, 'seat': reflexes in 11 language(s). [*kVtVr-: 'enclose'](): Proto-Semitic *kVtVr-, 'enclose': reflexes in 7 language(s). [*kataš-: 'pound'](): Proto-Semitic *kataš-, 'pound': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kVšVb-: 'earn'](): Proto-Semitic *kVšVb-, 'earn': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kašal-: 'stumble'](): Proto-Semitic *kašal-, 'stumble': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kVʾVm-: 'cover'](): Proto-Semitic *kVʾVm-, 'cover': reflexes in 3 language(s). [*kVḏVb-: 'deceive'](): Proto-Semitic *kVḏVb-, 'deceive': reflexes in 7 language(s). [*kaḥad-: 'hide'](): Proto-Semitic *kaḥad-, 'hide': reflexes in 8 language(s). [*kwn-: 'to be firm, to be established, to exist'](): Proto-Semitic *kwn-, 'to be firm, to be established, to exist': reflexes in 20 language(s). [*kšd: 'to reach, conquer'](): Proto-Semitic *kšd, 'to reach, conquer': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kpl: 'double' 1, 'part, share; to divide, allot' 2](): Proto-Semitic *kpl, 'double' 1, 'part, share; to divide, allot' 2: reflexes in 6 language(s). [*kbḥ: 'object to, declare a restraint on'](): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *kbḥ, 'object to, declare a restraint on': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kdḥ: 'DEPOT, DOCKYARD'](): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *kdḥ, 'DEPOT, DOCKYARD': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kdn: '(PLOWED) FIELD'](): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *kdn, '(PLOWED) FIELD': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kpḥ: 'aggression, assault'](): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *kpḥ, 'aggression, assault': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kmkm: 'kind of aromatic, cancamon'](): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *kmkm, 'kind of aromatic, cancamon': reflexes in 2 language(s). [*kml: 'accomplish a task' 1, 'be complete, whole' 2](): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *kml, 'accomplish a task' 1, 'be complete, whole' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s). [*kmt: 'EXTEND BEYOND something'](): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *kmt, 'EXTEND BEYOND something': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*krp: 'CISTERN'](): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *krp, 'CISTERN': reflexes in 1 language(s). [*kyb: 'PROTECT (cf GYB v id)'](): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *kyb, 'PROTECT (cf GYB v id)': reflexes in 1 language(s). *** ## Linked from - [Kaphtor Semitic Roots]() --- Page: https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/k/ Licence: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Cite as: di Mino, Tom. 2026. Linear A Lexicon. Plasma AI. https://linear-a.ai/. Data: kaphtor, commit 50525edd.