# \*npṣ̂: 'to smash' 1, 'to shake' 2

> Proto-Semitic *npṣ̂, 'to smash' 1, 'to shake' 2: reflexes in 4 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 2026-11-04.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*npṣ̂ |
| Meaning | 'to smash' 1, 'to shake' 2 |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | נפץ qal, pi. 1 (HALOT 711) | HALOT 711 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | nafaḍa 2 (HALOT 711) | HALOT 711 | gloss withheld |
| Akkadian | napāṣu 1 (CAD N/1 285) | CAD N/1 285 | gloss withheld |
| Judaic Aramaic | נפע pa. 1 (HALOT 711) | HALOT 711 |  |

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## Linked from

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