# \*sdy: 'help, benefit'

> Proto-Semitic *sdy, 'help, benefit': 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 2026-11-05.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*sdy |
| Meaning | 'help, benefit' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | sadaya; sadāyi (LGz. 487) | LGz. 487 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | saddā, ʔasdā (LGz. 487) | LGz. 487 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | säda (LGz. 487) | LGz. 487 | gloss withheld |

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## 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.