# \*ḳVpVl-: 'lock, bolt, close'

> Proto-Semitic *ḳVpVl-, 'lock, bolt, close': reflexes in 9 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>) › [Q](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/q/index.md>). Updated 2026-11-05.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ḳVpVl- |
| Meaning | 'lock, bolt, close' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | qʷalafa; qʷəlf; maqʷlaf (LGz. 427) | LGz. 427 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | qafala (LGz. 427) | LGz. 427 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | qūplā (LGz. 427) | LGz. 427 | gloss withheld |
| Harsusi | qefol (LGz. 427) | LGz. 427 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | qʷälläfä (LGz. 427) | LGz. 427 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | qʷälläfä (LGz. 427) | LGz. 427 | gloss withheld |
| Argobba | qolläfa (LGz. 427) | LGz. 427 |  |
| Tigre | qäffäla; qälläfa (LGz. 427) | LGz. 427 |  |
| Harari | (a)qofäla (LGz. 427) | LGz. 427 |  |

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

## Notes

Homonym of SA074 \*ḳpl 'return from a journey'.

## Linked from

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

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