# \*nVqVs-: 'cut'

> Proto-Semitic *nVqVs-, 'cut': reflexes in 8 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 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*nVqVs- |
| Meaning | 'cut' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramaic | NQS (CAL s.v. nqs) | CAL s.v. nqs; Anderson–Moser 2024 root nqs | gloss withheld |
| Geez | naqasa 'separate' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root nqs |  |
| Tigre | mänaqäsa (LGz. 355) | LGz. 355 |  |
| Soqotri | neqoś (LGz. 400) | LGz. 400 | gloss withheld |
| Jibbali | nqeś (LGz. 400) | LGz. 400 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | nəqas (LGz. 400; Payne Smith 351) | LGz. 400; Payne Smith 351 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | näqäsä (LGz. 400); mänqʷäsä (LGz. 355) | LGz. 400; LGz. 355 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | näqqäsä (LGz. 400) | LGz. 400 | gloss withheld |

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

## Linked from

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

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