# \*pVlam-: 'split, cut off'

> Proto-Semitic *pVlam-, 'split, cut off': reflexes in 4 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>) › [P](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/p/index.md>). Updated 2026-11-05.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*pVlam- |
| Meaning | 'split, cut off' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | falama (LGz. 159) | LGz. 159 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | (i)f-ta-lama (LGz. 159) | LGz. 159 | gloss withheld |
| Modern Arabic | Dathina falam (LGz. 159) | LGz. 159 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | fälma (LGz. 159) | LGz. 159 | gloss withheld |

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

## Linked from

- [P](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/p/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.