# S

> Semitic roots whose first radical is 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>). Updated 2026-11-05.

[*salān-: 'thorn'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1099_thorn/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *salān-, 'thorn': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*sipVl-: 'bowl, boat'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/1103/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sipVl-, 'bowl, boat': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*sVḥaḳ-: 'break, crush, grind' 1, 'to wear out' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1215_break_crush_grind_1_to_wear_out_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVḥaḳ-, 'break, crush, grind' 1, 'to wear out' 2: reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*sVw/ʾVd-: 'an aromatic plant (prob. Cyperus esculentus)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1276_an_aromatic_plant_prob_Cyperus_esculentus/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVw/ʾVd-, 'an aromatic plant (prob. Cyperus esculentus)': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*samiʾ-: 'wall sockle'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1282_wall_sockle/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *samiʾ-, 'wall sockle': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*simaḫ-: 'thorny bush'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1394_thorny_bush/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *simaḫ-, 'thorny bush': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*sīr-: 'thorn, hook'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1475_thorn_hook/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sīr-, 'thorn, hook': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sVḫVl-: 'pierce'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1476_pierce/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVḫVl-, 'pierce': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*suk-: 'stop up' 1, 'cover' 2, 'hut, den' 3](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1477_stop_up_1_cover_2_hut_den_3/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *suk-, 'stop up' 1, 'cover' 2, 'hut, den' 3: reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*sVmVk-: 'cover; roof, height'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1478_cover_roof_height/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVmVk-, 'cover; roof, height': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*sVrw(-ay)- ~ (?) *sVran-: '(military) chief, prince'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/15_military_chief_prince/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVrw(-ay)- ~ (?) *sVran-, '(military) chief, prince': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*sVgVʕ-: 'pierce'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1642_pierce/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVgVʕ-, 'pierce': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*sVʕVy-: 'squeeze'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1643_squeeze/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVʕVy-, 'squeeze': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*saḫl-: 'cress'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1644_cress/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *saḫl-, 'cress': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*sVlVḳ-: 'gather'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1645_gather/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVlVḳ-, 'gather': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*saḥm-: 'red, black'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1646_red_black/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *saḥm-, 'red, black': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*samīd-: 'a type of groats' 1, 'fine flour' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/1647/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *samīd-, 'a type of groats' 1, 'fine flour' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*saḫḫ-: 'meadow' 1, 'good land' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1648_meadow_1_good_land_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *saḫḫ-, 'meadow' 1, 'good land' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sVwVr-: 'dance'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1650_dance/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVwVr-, 'dance': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sinʕ- ~ *ṯVn(n)-: 'pelvis, crotch, curve of thigh' 1, 'wrist, ankle' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1651_pelvis_crotch_curve_of_thigh_1_wrist_ankle_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sinʕ- ~ *ṯVn(n)-, 'pelvis, crotch, curve of thigh' 1, 'wrist, ankle' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*sVp-: 'rake up' 1, 'purify, refine' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1652_rake_up_1_purify_refine_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVp-, 'rake up' 1, 'purify, refine' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sVrsVr-: 'sharpen'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1653_sharpen/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVrsVr-, 'sharpen': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*s/ṣuḳl-: 'leg, thigh; elbow'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1790_leg_thigh_elbow/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *s/ṣuḳl-, 'leg, thigh; elbow': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*skk 1, *sikk-at- 2: 'to harrow' 1, 'harrowed land' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/1814_to_harrow_1_harrowed_land_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *skk 1, *sikk-at- 2, 'to harrow' 1, 'harrowed land' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*si/anṗ-: 'lung'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2008_lung/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *si/anṗ-, 'lung': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*si(n)ṭ-: 'flat hand with wrist'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2009_flat_hand_with_wrist/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *si(n)ṭ-, 'flat hand with wrist': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*saḳʷāt- {} *caḳʷāt- // *saḳāt- {} *caḳāt-: 'kind of bird'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2184_kind_of_bird/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *saḳʷāt- {} *caḳʷāt- // *saḳāt- {} *caḳāt-, 'kind of bird': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sVḥ/ḫVṭ-: 'kind of insect'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2185_kind_of_insect/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVḥ/ḫVṭ-, 'kind of insect': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sVmVm(-at)-: 'kind of bird'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2186_kind_of_bird/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVmVm(-at)-, 'kind of bird': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sā/ūs- {} *cā/ūc-: 'moth'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2270_moth/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sā/ūs- {} *cā/ūc-, 'moth': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*SVbVy-: 'kind of insect'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2275_kind_of_insect/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *SVbVy-, 'kind of insect': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*SVkk-: 'kind of small animal'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2276_kind_of_small_animal/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *SVkk-, 'kind of small animal': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*SVlw-: 'quail'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2279_quail/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *SVlw-, 'quail': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*su/inūn(Vw/y)-at- {} *cu/inūn(Vw/y)-at-: 'swallow'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2280_swallow/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *su/inūn(Vw/y)-at- {} *cu/inūn(Vw/y)-at-, 'swallow': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*sVwsVw- {} *cVwcVw-: 'horse'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2286_horse/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVwsVw- {} *cVwcVw-, 'horse': reflexes in 11 language(s).

[*sur(u)m-: 'intestine'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2363_intestine/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sur(u)m-, 'intestine': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*Sud-: 'nape (of the neck)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2366_nape_of_the_neck/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *Sud-, 'nape (of the neck)': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*sakʷ-at: 'street, square, quarter; forum (held in a public square)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2382_street_square_quarter_forum_held_in_a_public_squ/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sakʷ-at, 'street, square, quarter; forum (held in a public square)': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*samm-: 'plant; poison'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/2409/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *samm-, 'plant; poison': reflexes in 11 language(s).

[*sib- 3, 4 ~ *sibir- 1, 2 ~ (?) *sVbVr (or <*swr) 5: 'fortification' 3, 'outskirts of a city' 4, 'to fence off' 5](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2443_fortification_3_outskirts_of_a_city_4_to_fence_o/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sib- 3, 4 ~ *sibir- 1, 2 ~ (?) *sVbVr (or <*swr) 5, 'fortification' 3, 'outskirts of a city' 4, 'to fence off' 5: reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*sīl-at-: 'sand'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2529_sand/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sīl-at-, 'sand': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*sḥb: 'drag, pull (> cloud)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2586_drag_pull_cloud/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sḥb, 'drag, pull (> cloud)': reflexes in 19 language(s).

[*sVr-: 'flock of birds, swarm'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/259_flock_of_birds_swarm/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVr-, 'flock of birds, swarm': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*sabʾ-: 'man'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2633_man/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sabʾ-, 'man': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*sappīn-at-: 'ship, large vessel'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2668_ship_large_vessel/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sappīn-at-, 'ship, large vessel': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*saḫ(V)l-: 'lamb'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/266_lamb/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *saḫ(V)l-, 'lamb': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sapVr-: 'to count, recount, inscribe'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/2701/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sapVr-, 'to count, recount, inscribe': reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*sVtVr-: 'hide'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2809_hide/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVtVr-, 'hide': reflexes in 18 language(s).

[*sVbVl-: 'carry'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2827_carry/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVbVl-, 'carry': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*sVgVp-: 'bend'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2828_bend/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVgVp-, 'bend': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sVkVl-: 'be foolish'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2829_be_foolish/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVkVl-, 'be foolish': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*sVmaq-: 'red'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2830_red/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVmaq-, 'red': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*sVw/yVg-: 'fence'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2832_fence/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVw/yVg-, 'fence': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*sVḥVp-: 'drag'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2833_drag/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVḥVp-, 'drag': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*sahl-: 'plain'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2889_plain/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sahl-, 'plain': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*sVlap-: 'ruin'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2891_ruin/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVlap-, 'ruin': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sVnVd-: 'support'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2892_support/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVnVd-, 'support': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sVʕVp-: 'branch; lop off'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2928_branch_lop_off/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVʕVp-, 'branch; lop off': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*sVpVq-: 'clap, slap'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2930_clap_slap/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVpVq-, 'clap, slap': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*Simānu-: 'Sivan (Babylonian month III, early summer)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/2987_Sivan_Babylonian_month_III_early_summer/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *Simānu-, 'Sivan (Babylonian month III, early summer)': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*sVpVr-: 'bronze'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3021_bronze/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVpVr-, 'bronze': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*slb: 'to wait'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3091_to_wait/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *slb, 'to wait': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*sapp-: 'kind of vessel'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/311/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sapp-, 'kind of vessel': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*sdḳ: 'separate, split'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3123_separate_split/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sdḳ, 'separate, split': reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*sir-: 'mug' 1, 'pot, cooking pot, cauldron' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/312_mug_1_pot_cooking_pot_cauldron_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sir-, 'mug' 1, 'pot, cooking pot, cauldron' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*slḥ: 'to forgive, pardon'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3137_to_forgive_pardon/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *slḥ, 'to forgive, pardon': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*sar: 'behind'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3391_behind/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sar, 'behind': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*sḫr: 'to turn, go around' 1, 'to seek' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3470_to_turn_go_around_1_to_seek_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sḫr, 'to turn, go around' 1, 'to seek' 2: reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*swr: 'to turn aside, remove' 1, 'to set (of the sun), sink' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3484_to_turn_aside_remove_1_to_set_of_the_sun_sink_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *swr, 'to turn aside, remove' 1, 'to set (of the sun), sink' 2: reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*swd: 'confidential talk; council'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3559_confidential_talk_council/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *swd, 'confidential talk; council': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*slʾ: 'to pay; tribute'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3560_to_pay_tribute/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *slʾ, 'to pay; tribute': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sigill-: '(sealed) registered possession, property' 1, 'to register' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/358_sealed_registered_possession_property_1_to_regis/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sigill-, '(sealed) registered possession, property' 1, 'to register' 2: reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*spd: 'to mourn, lament'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3590_to_mourn_lament/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *spd, 'to mourn, lament': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*sahw-: 'curtain'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/363_curtain/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sahw-, 'curtain': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*sū-t-: 'garment' 1, 'covering, veil' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/364/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sū-t-, 'garment' 1, 'covering, veil' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*spp: 'threshold, doorframe'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3658_threshold_doorframe/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *spp, 'threshold, doorframe': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*swṭ: 'to mix'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3668_to_mix/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *swṭ, 'to mix': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*slb: 'to take away by force, strip off, plunder'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3674_to_take_away_by_force_strip_off_plunder/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *slb, 'to take away by force, strip off, plunder': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*sʕṭ: 'sweet odour; scented oil; to perfume, season with spices'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3716_sweet_odour_scented_oil_to_perfume_season_with_s/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sʕṭ, 'sweet odour; scented oil; to perfume, season with spices': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sgm: 'mute, soundless'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3759_mute_soundless/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sgm, 'mute, soundless': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*srb: 'to flow (of water); torrents, channels'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3771_to_flow_of_water_torrents_channels/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *srb, 'to flow (of water); torrents, channels': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sVn-: 'thorny bush'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/379_thorny_bush/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVn-, 'thorny bush': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*sākin-: 'administrator, prefect, governor'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/3842/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sākin-, 'administrator, prefect, governor': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*spʾ: 'to eat; to feed'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3891_to_eat_to_feed/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *spʾ, 'to eat; to feed': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*spn: 'to cover' 1, 'roof, ceiling' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3894_to_cover_1_roof_ceiling_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *spn, 'to cover' 1, 'roof, ceiling' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*sullam-: 'ladder, stairs'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3898_ladder_stairs/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sullam-, 'ladder, stairs': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*sarsūr-: 'broker'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3899_broker/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sarsūr-, 'broker': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*srḥ: 'make stink, render offensive'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3913_make_stink_render_offensive/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *srḥ, 'make stink, render offensive': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*swʕ: 'time, hour'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3948_time_hour/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *swʕ, 'time, hour': reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*spḥ: 'covering garment, robe, head covering'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/3996_covering_garment_robe_head_covering/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *spḥ, 'covering garment, robe, head covering': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*siʔn-: 'hem, band of cloth'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/4001_hem_band_of_cloth/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *siʔn-, 'hem, band of cloth': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sikkān-: 'stela, statue'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/4002_stela_statue/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sikkān-, 'stela, statue': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*skn: 'danger'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/4003_danger/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *skn, 'danger': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*srr: 'to rejoice'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/4084_to_rejoice/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *srr, 'to rejoice': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*sass-: 'base, floor'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/4096_base_floor/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sass-, 'base, floor': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sinsin-: 'date panicle, date-palm branch'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/4252_date_panicle_date_palm_branch/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sinsin-, 'date panicle, date-palm branch': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*sarn-: 'axle'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/4253_axle/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sarn-, 'axle': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*srr: 'to be stubborn, rebellious' 1, 'to be unreliable, false' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/4254_to_be_stubborn_rebellious_1_to_be_unreliable_fal/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *srr, 'to be stubborn, rebellious' 1, 'to be unreliable, false' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*sql: 'to stone; to clear of stones'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/4255_to_stone_to_clear_of_stones/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sql, 'to stone; to clear of stones': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*swḫ: 'rubbish, mire'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/4258_rubbish_mire/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *swḫ, 'rubbish, mire': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sdd: 'to shut, block; block, barrier'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/4259_to_shut_block_block_barrier/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sdd, 'to shut, block; block, barrier': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*salʕ-: 'rock, cliff'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/4267_rock_cliff/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *salʕ-, 'rock, cliff': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*sgr: 'to fill with water; heavy rain'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/4268_to_fill_with_water_heavy_rain/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sgr, 'to fill with water; heavy rain': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*spḥ: 'to pour out, shed (a libation)' 1, 'offering' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/4381_to_pour_out_shed_a_libation_1_offering_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *spḥ, 'to pour out, shed (a libation)' 1, 'offering' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*sīs-: 'swift (bird)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/4446_swift_bird/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sīs-, 'swift (bird)': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sll: 'track, highway'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/4447_track_highway/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sll, 'track, highway': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*swg: 'to move back, displace'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/4484_to_move_back_displace/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *swg, 'to move back, displace': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sVʕam-: 'kiss'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/4634_kiss/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVʕam-, 'kiss': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*sdy: 'help, benefit'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/4635_help_benefit/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sdy, 'help, benefit': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*sim-sim-: 'sesame'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/762/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sim-sim-, 'sesame': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*sVbVʾ-/*sVʾab-: 'drink' 1, 'be satisfied with drinking' 2, 'buy wine in order to drink it' 3](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/833_drink_1_be_satisfied_with_drinking_2_buy_wine_in/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVbVʾ-/*sVʾab-, 'drink' 1, 'be satisfied with drinking' 2, 'buy wine in order to drink it' 3: reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*siway-: 'to be equal; to be worth, cost' 1, 'to set in order, place' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/887_to_be_equal_to_be_worth_cost_1_to_set_in_order_p/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *siway-, 'to be equal; to be worth, cost' 1, 'to set in order, place' 2: reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*sabab-: 'turn'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/K0389_turn/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sabab-, 'turn': reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*sadār-: 'order'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/K0390/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sadār-, 'order': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*sagar-: 'close' 1, 'to hand over' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/K0391/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sagar-, 'close' 1, 'to hand over' 2: reflexes in 13 language(s).

[*salad-: 'move?'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/K0394_move_q/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *salad-, 'move?': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sVmVl-: 'image'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/K0395_image/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVmVl-, 'image': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sVpVy-: 'abduct'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/K0398_abduct/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVpVy-, 'abduct': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*satam-: 'stop'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/K0400_stop/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *satam-, 'stop': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*sVtVt-: 'careless'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/K0401_careless/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVtVt-, 'careless': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*suwp-: 'cease'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/K0402_cease/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *suwp-, 'cease': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*suwt-: 'incite'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/K0403_incite/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *suwt-, 'incite': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*sVʾVk-: 'crush'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/K0404_crush/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVʾVk-, 'crush': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sVʿVd-: 'support'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/K0405/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVʿVd-, 'support': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*sVḫVm-: 'press'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/K0408_press/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVḫVm-, 'press': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*sVgVd-: 'prostrate'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/K0511_prostrate/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVgVd-, 'prostrate': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*sVmVk-: 'support'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/K0523_support/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sVmVk-, 'support': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*sult-: 'fine flour, semolina'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/S25/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *sult-, 'fine flour, semolina': reflexes in 6 language(s).

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## Linked from

- [Kaphtor Semitic Roots](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/index.md>)

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