# \*pVtVḳ-, dissim \<\*pVṭVḳ-: 'break'

> Proto-Semitic *pVtVḳ-, dissim <*pVṭVḳ-, 'break': reflexes in 2 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 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*pVtVḳ-, dissim &lt;\*pVṭVḳ- |
| Meaning | 'break' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 537 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | ftḳ (cf. fdɣ \[-a-\], fdḫ) |  |  |
| Syrian Aramaic | ptaq 'burst, break open; pierce' (Payne Smith 471) | Payne Smith 471 |  |

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## Linked from

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

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