# \*nVqVʿ-: 'split'

> Proto-Semitic *nVqVʿ-, 'split': reflexes in 7 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 | \*nVqVʿ- |
| Meaning | 'split' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | naqʿa 'split' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root nqʿ |  |
| Arabic | naqaʿa (LGz. 399) | LGz. 399 | gloss withheld |
| Hebrew | nāqaʿ (LGz. 399) | LGz. 399 |  |
| Syrian Aramaic | neqʿā (LGz. 399) | LGz. 399 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | näqʿa (LGz. 399) | LGz. 399 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | näqʿe (LGz. 399) | LGz. 399 |  |
| Amharic | näqqa (LGz. 399) | LGz. 399 | gloss withheld |

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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 50525edd.