# \*panqal-: 'overturn, pry loose'

> Proto-Semitic *panqal-, 'overturn, pry loose': reflexes in 5 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 | \*panqal- |
| Meaning | 'overturn, pry loose' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | fanqala (LGz. 162) | LGz. 162 | gloss withheld |
| Modern Arabic | Syrian fanqal (LGz. 162) | LGz. 162 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | fänqälä (LGz. 162) | LGz. 162 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | fänäqqälä; fänäggälä (LGz. 162) | LGz. 162 |  |
| Gurage | fənäqqälä (LGz. 162) | LGz. 162 | 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 add28e94.