# \*nVṣ̂Vr-: 'tear, rend'

> Proto-Semitic *nVṣ̂Vr-, 'tear, rend': 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 2026-11-05.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*nVṣ̂Vr- |
| Meaning | 'tear, rend' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | naḍara, naṣara (LGz. 387) | LGz. 387 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | näč̣ra (LGz. 387) | LGz. 387 | gloss withheld |
| Soqotri | n-t-ṣr (LGz. 387) | LGz. 387 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

Homonym of 4265 \*nṣ̂r 'to shine, thrive' 1, 'sprout, offshoot' 2.

## Linked from

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

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