# \*ngl: 'uproot, remove'

> Proto-Semitic *ngl, 'uproot, remove': 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 2026-11-05.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ngl |
| Meaning | 'uproot, remove' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | nagala (LGz. 392) | LGz. 392 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | naǧala (LGz. 392) | LGz. 392 | gloss withheld |
| Soqotri | ngl (LGz. 392) | LGz. 392 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | naggel (LGz. 392) | LGz. 392 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | näggälä (LGz. 392) | LGz. 392 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

Homonym of 1051 \*nVgul- 'throw' and 1813 \*ngl 'to reap' 1, \*mi/a-ngal- 'sickle' 2.

## 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.