# \*npṣ: 'to scatter'

> Proto-Semitic *npṣ, 'to scatter': 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>) › [N](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/n/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-25.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*npṣ |
| Meaning | 'to scatter' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | II npṣ (HALOT 711) | HALOT 711 | gloss withheld |
| Geez | nafṣa (LGz. 389) | LGz. 389 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | nafaṣa (HALOT 711) | HALOT 711 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

HALOT 711 notes that most take II npṣ with I npṣ 'to smash' (Arb. nafaḍa 'to shake'). LGz. 389 also compares Arb. nafaḍa, Syr. npaṣ and Akk. napāṣu.

## Linked from

- [N](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/n/index.md>)

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