# \*ngb: 'to be dry'

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

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ngb |
| Meaning | 'to be dry' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | \*ngb (HALOT 665) | HALOT 665 | gloss withheld |
| Aramaic | nəgab (LGz. 390) | LGz. 390 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | ngab 'dry up, become dry' (Payne Smith 326) | Payne Smith 326 |  |
| Geez | nagaba (LGz. 390) | LGz. 390 | gloss withheld |
| Soqotri | ngb (LGz. 390) | LGz. 390 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

Leslau (LGz. 390) derives Hebrew negeb 'the southern part of Palestine' from this verb.

## Linked from

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

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