# \*lVt(lVt)-: 'stammer, stutter'

> Proto-Semitic *lVt(lVt)-, 'stammer, stutter': 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>) › [L](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/index.md>). Updated 2026-11-02.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*lVt(lVt)- |
| Meaning | 'stammer, stutter' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | lattata (LGz. 320) | LGz. 320 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | latlata (LGz. 320) | LGz. 320 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | lättätä (LGz. 320) | LGz. 320 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | lättätä (LGz. 320) | LGz. 320 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | (tə)lättäta (LGz. 320) | LGz. 320 |  |

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

## Notes

LGz. 320 takes Arabic latlata from Dillmann 46.

## Linked from

- [L](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/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.