# \*slb: 'to wait'

> Proto-Semitic *slb, 'to wait': 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 | \*slb |
| Meaning | 'to wait' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline 1515 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehri | sīləb (ML 348 apud SEDonline 1515) | ML 348; SEDonline 1515 | gloss withheld |
| Jibbali | selb (JL 228 apud SEDonline 1515) | JL 228; SEDonline 1515 | gloss withheld |
| Soqotri | sᵉḷeb (LS 286, 351; CSOL II 575 apud SEDonline 1515) | LS 286, 351; SEDonline 1515 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

Proto-MSA \*slb 'to wait' (SEDonline 1515).

## 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 add28e94.