# \*sVʕam-: 'kiss'

> Proto-Semitic *sVʕam-, 'kiss': reflexes in 7 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 2026-11-05.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*sVʕam- |
| Meaning | 'kiss' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | saʕama; səʕmat (LGz. 481) | LGz. 481 | gloss withheld |
| Modern Arabic | Yemeni (Rayma) saʕam (LGz. 481) | LGz. 481 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | säʕamä (LGz. 481) | LGz. 481 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | säʕama (LGz. 481) | LGz. 481 |  |
| Gurage | saʔamä (LGz. 481) | LGz. 481 |  |
| Amharic | samä (LGz. 481) | LGz. 481 |  |
| Gafat | samä (LGz. 481) | LGz. 481 |  |

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 add28e94.