# \*nVyVk-: 'sex'

> Proto-Semitic *nVyVk-, 'sex': reflexes in 6 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 | \*nVyVk- |
| Meaning | 'sex' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Islamic North Arabian | Safaitic nk, nyk; Dadanitic nk; Hismaic nk; Dhofari nk (Al-Jallad 2026, 107) | Al-Jallad 2026 107 | gloss withheld |
| Akkadian | nâku (niāku) (CAD N/1 197) | CAD N/1 197; Anderson–Moser 2024 root nyk | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | nāka 'lay' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root nyk |  |
| Mehri | nəyūk (Kogan 2011, 228) | Kogan 2011 228 | gloss withheld |
| Jibbali | nɛ̄k (Kogan 2011, 228) | Kogan 2011 228 | gloss withheld |
| Harsusi | neyōk (HL 100 apud SEDonline 995) | HL 100; SEDonline 995 | 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 add28e94.