# \*nVḥVy-: 'turn'

> Proto-Semitic *nVḥVy-, 'turn': 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 | \*nVḥVy- |
| Meaning | 'turn' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkadian | nêʾu 'turn back' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root nḥy |  |
| Arabic | naḥā 'went' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root nḥy |  |
| Hebrew | naḥah 'lead' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root nḥy |  |
| Ugaritic | nḥ(w) (HALOT 685) | HALOT 685 |  |
| Amorite | n-ḥ-w/y: cf. ia-a-ḫi-DINGIR (Sanmartín GlOS 2, 88) | Sanmartín GlOS 2, 88 | gloss withheld |
| Eblaitic | in-i, i-ni-ʔa₅-a-am₆, nu-u₉-nu /n-ḥ-w/y/ (Sanmartín GlOS 2, 88) | Sanmartín GlOS 2, 88 | 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.