# \*šVʿVy-: 'seek'

> Proto-Semitic *šVʿVy-, 'seek': reflexes in 5 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>) › [š](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*šVʿVy- |
| Meaning | 'seek' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkadian | šeʾû (AHw 1222) | AHw 1222; Anderson–Moser 2024 root šʿy | gloss withheld |
| Hebrew | šaʿah 'look' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root šʿy |  |
| Soqotri | šiʿi (HALOT 1609) | HALOT 1609 |  |
| Phoenician | \*šʿy: tšʿm (T 328) | T 328 | gloss withheld |
| Eblaitic | /ṯ-ʿ-y/ (cf. Akk. šeʾûm,): names iš₁₁-a, iš₁₁-a-da-mu, iš₁₁-a-il, iš₁₁-a-ma-lik, iš₁₁-a-ne-ḪAR (Krebernik 1988, 48, 51) | Krebernik 1988, 48, 51 | gloss withheld |

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

## Linked from

- [š](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/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.