# \*sahl-: 'plain'

> Proto-Semitic *sahl-, 'plain': reflexes in 3 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>) › [S](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*sahl- |
| Meaning | 'plain' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epigraphic South Arabian | shl (SD 125; Biella 328; Sabaweb lemma 5000) | SD 125; Biella 328; Sabaweb lemma 5000 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | sahl (QAC سهل); sahula (LGz. 528) | QAC سهل; LGz. 528 | gloss withheld |
| Geez | s-h-l 'be plain, easy, gentle' (Dillmann 01675) | Dillmann 01675 |  |

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

## Linked from

- [S](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/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.