# \*nḳl: 'uproot, pull out, remove'

> Proto-Semitic *nḳl, 'uproot, pull out, remove': reflexes in 10 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 | \*nḳl |
| Meaning | 'uproot, pull out, remove' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | naqala (LGz. 400) | LGz. 400 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | naqala (LGz. 400) | LGz. 400 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | nəqal (LGz. 400) | LGz. 400 | gloss withheld |
| Mandaic Aramaic | nql (LGz. 400) | LGz. 400 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | näqla (LGz. 400) | LGz. 400 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | näqälä (LGz. 400) | LGz. 400 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | näqqälä (LGz. 400) | LGz. 400 |  |
| Argobba | näqqäla (LGz. 400) | LGz. 400 |  |
| Harari | näqäla (LGz. 400) | LGz. 400 |  |
| Gurage | näqälä (LGz. 400) | LGz. 400 |  |

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

## Notes

Homonym of SA065 \*nḳl 'excavate', 3383 \*nḳl 'to choose' and 3022 \*nḳl- 'month nql (Ugaritic calendar, Sept.–Oct.)'.

## Linked from

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

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