# \*ḫVpVr-: 'shame'

> Proto-Semitic *ḫVpVr-, 'shame': reflexes in 9 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>) › [ḫ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/kha/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ḫVpVr- |
| Meaning | 'shame' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | ḫfr 'shy' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root ḫpr |  |
| Arabic | ḫafira (LGz. 259) | LGz. 259 | gloss withheld |
| Aramaic | ḥăpar (LGz. 259) | LGz. 259 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | ḥəpar (LGz. 259; Payne Smith 154) | LGz. 259; Payne Smith 154 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | ḥafärä (LGz. 260) | LGz. 260 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | ḥafra (LGz. 260) | LGz. 260 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | affärä (LGz. 260) | LGz. 260 | gloss withheld |
| Argobba | affära (LGz. 260) | LGz. 260 |  |
| Hebrew | ḥpr (HALOT 340) | HALOT 340 | gloss withheld |

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

## Linked from

- [ḫ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/kha/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.