# š

> Semitic roots whose first radical is š.

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 2026-11-06.

[*šan-: 'year' 1, 'year of drought' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1058_year_1_year_of_drought_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šan-, 'year' 1, 'year of drought' 2: reflexes in 16 language(s).

[*šVl-: 'be quiet' 1, 'be careless' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1111_be_quiet_1_be_careless_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVl-, 'be quiet' 1, 'be careless' 2: reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*šVhVk-: 'blow, smell (intrans.)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1127_blow_smell_intrans/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVhVk-, 'blow, smell (intrans.)': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVyVl-: 'melt (trans.)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1132_melt_trans/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVyVl-, 'melt (trans.)': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVʾVw-: 'climb'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1136_climb/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVʾVw-, 'climb': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVmVw-: 'be high, rise'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1140_be_high_rise/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVmVw-, 'be high, rise': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šūḳ-: 'market'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1160_market/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šūḳ-, 'market': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*šakk-: 'row'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1161_row/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šakk-, 'row': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVḳVr-: 'pierce'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1213_pierce/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVḳVr-, 'pierce': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*šVtVp-: 'cut out'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1218_cut_out/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVtVp-, 'cut out': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šaḥ(aḥ)-: 'wind' 1, 'air, atmosphere' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1235_wind_1_air_atmosphere_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šaḥ(aḥ)-, 'wind' 1, 'air, atmosphere' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šur(V)ʾ-: 'eyelid'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1237_eyelid/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šur(V)ʾ-, 'eyelid': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šadup- (?): 'box for tablets'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1270_box_for_tablets/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šadup- (?), 'box for tablets': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVlVm- ~ *sVlVm-: 'be unharmed, healthy' 1, 'hand over, surrender' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1271_be_unharmed_healthy_1_hand_over_surrender_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVlVm- ~ *sVlVm-, 'be unharmed, healthy' 1, 'hand over, surrender' 2: reflexes in 19 language(s).

[*šašūg-: 'fruit tree'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1279_fruit_tree/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šašūg-, 'fruit tree': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šalḫ-/*šulḫ-: 'wall'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1283_wall/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šalḫ-/*šulḫ-, 'wall': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVrVH-: 'put flatwise'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1302_put_flatwise/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVrVH-, 'put flatwise': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVḫan-: 'be warm, be hot' 1, 'be inflamed' 2, 'warm oneself' (v.) 3, 'warm' 4, 'heat' (n.) 5](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1312_be_warm_be_hot_1_be_inflamed_2_warm_oneself_v_3/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVḫan-, 'be warm, be hot' 1, 'be inflamed' 2, 'warm oneself' (v.) 3, 'warm' 4, 'heat' (n.) 5: reflexes in 13 language(s).

[*šVʾVn- ~ *šVnVʾ-: 'be at peace with smb., agree'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1330_be_at_peace_with_smb_agree/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVʾVn- ~ *šVnVʾ-, 'be at peace with smb., agree': reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*šVlVḳ-: 'cut, split' 1, 'strike down' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1366_cut_split_1_strike_down_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVlVḳ-, 'cut, split' 1, 'strike down' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šVtVy-: 'drink'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/1384/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVtVy-, 'drink': reflexes in 17 language(s).

[*šVʾVw-: 'run'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1385_run/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVʾVw-, 'run': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šaḫ-: 'a drinking or cooking vessel, us. of metal'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1386_a_drinking_or_cooking_vessel_us_of_metal/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šaḫ-, 'a drinking or cooking vessel, us. of metal': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVy/ʾul-: 'watercourse'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1387_watercourse/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVy/ʾul-, 'watercourse': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*šVbit-/*šVbut-: 'cut, shave'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1388_cut_shave/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVbit-/*šVbut-, 'cut, shave': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVḳ-: 'drink' 1, 'give a drink, irrigate' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/1389/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVḳ-, 'drink' 1, 'give a drink, irrigate' 2: reflexes in 17 language(s).

[*šVgaʕ-: 'moan' (v.)](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1390_moan_v/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVgaʕ-, 'moan' (v.): reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVḥap-: 'shave (head)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1391_shave_head/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVḥap-, 'shave (head)': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVḥaṭ-: 'slaughter'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1392_slaughter/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVḥaṭ-, 'slaughter': reflexes in 13 language(s).

[*šilāḥ-: 'weapon' 1, 'javelin' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1393_weapon_1_javelin_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šilāḥ-, 'weapon' 1, 'javelin' 2: reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*šVpVy-: 'raise dust (of the wind), sweep bare'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1395_raise_dust_of_the_wind_sweep_bare/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVpVy-, 'raise dust (of the wind), sweep bare': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šul-: 'pull, draw' 1, 'drag away' 2, 'withdraw' 3](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1396_pull_draw_1_drag_away_2_withdraw_3/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šul-, 'pull, draw' 1, 'drag away' 2, 'withdraw' 3: reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*šVpVy-: 'ask'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1397_ask/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVpVy-, 'ask': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVḫVw-: 'pull'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1398_pull/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVḫVw-, 'pull': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šuk-: 'cut (ears)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1400_cut_ears/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šuk-, 'cut (ears)': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVwVḳ-: 'push'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1401_push/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVwVḳ-, 'push': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šVḳaʕ-: 'knock'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1402_knock/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVḳaʕ-, 'knock': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šūšān-: 'grass' 1, 'lotus, lily' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1403_grass_1_lotus_lily_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šūšān-, 'grass' 1, 'lotus, lily' 2: reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*šip-: 'beam'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1404_beam/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šip-, 'beam': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVwVp-: 'grind'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1405_grind/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVwVp-, 'grind': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šVtVy-: 'tie, weave'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/1408/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVtVy-, 'tie, weave': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*(ʾi-)š/sayb- ~ *š/sabib-: 'tuft of hair'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/159_tuft_of_hair/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *(ʾi-)š/sayb- ~ *š/sabib-, 'tuft of hair': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*šVmāḫ-: 'intestine, spleen'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/161_intestine_spleen/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVmāḫ-, 'intestine, spleen': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šVlaʕ-: 'pierce, split'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1777_pierce_split/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVlaʕ-, 'pierce, split': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šalām-: 'kind of tree'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1778_kind_of_tree/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šalām-, 'kind of tree': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šalap-: 'marsh plant'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1779_marsh_plant/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šalap-, 'marsh plant': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ša/ilḫ-: 'skin, hide'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1780_skin_hide/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ša/ilḫ-, 'skin, hide': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*šVnVy-: 'be satisfied'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1781_be_satisfied/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVnVy-, 'be satisfied': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVnVʾ-: 'trot' (v.)](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/1782_trot_v/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVnVʾ-, 'trot' (v.): reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šinn-: 'tooth'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/193_tooth/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šinn-, 'tooth': reflexes in 19 language(s).

[*šāḳ-: 'thigh, leg'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/199_thigh_leg/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šāḳ-, 'thigh, leg': reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*šiʾr- {} *siʾr-: 'flesh'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2010_flesh/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šiʾr- {} *siʾr-, 'flesh': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*šaḫw/y-at- {} *saḫw/y-at-: 'armpit'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2011_armpit/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šaḫw/y-at- {} *saḫw/y-at-, 'armpit': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*šalpūḥ-at- {} *salpūḥ-at-: 'bladder, inflated (sexual) organ'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2012_bladder_inflated_sexual_organ/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šalpūḥ-at- {} *salpūḥ-at-, 'bladder, inflated (sexual) organ': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šaly-(at-) {} *saly-(at-): 'afterbirth, fetal membranes'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2013_afterbirth_fetal_membranes/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šaly-(at-) {} *saly-(at-), 'afterbirth, fetal membranes': reflexes in 11 language(s).

[*šam(a)n- {} *sam(a)n-: 'fat (also oil)'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/2014/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šam(a)n- {} *sam(a)n-, 'fat (also oil)': reflexes in 14 language(s).

[*š/sVn(-ām)- {} *s/cVn(-ām)-: 'hump of animal (camel, etc.)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2015_hump_of_animal_camel_etc/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *š/sVn(-ām)- {} *s/cVn(-ām)-, 'hump of animal (camel, etc.)': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*š/ŝVnz- {} *s/ĉVnʒ-: 'span'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2016_span/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *š/ŝVnz- {} *s/ĉVnʒ-, 'span': reflexes in 11 language(s).

[*ša/ipūl- ~ šapil- {} *sa/ipūl- ~ *sapil-: 'lower parts of body; thigh, legs; belly, stomach'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2017_lower_parts_of_body_thigh_legs_belly_stomach/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ša/ipūl- ~ šapil- {} *sa/ipūl- ~ *sapil-, 'lower parts of body; thigh, legs; belly, stomach': reflexes in 15 language(s).

[*šVt-, *ʾi-šVt- {} *sVt-, *ʾi-sVt-: 'posterior, buttocks' 1, 'base, foundation' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2018_posterior_buttocks_1_base_foundation_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVt-, *ʾi-šVt- {} *sVt-, *ʾi-sVt-, 'posterior, buttocks' 1, 'base, foundation' 2: reflexes in 19 language(s).

[*š/sʕl {} *s/cʕl (-u-): 'to cough'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2094_to_cough/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *š/sʕl {} *s/cʕl (-u-), 'to cough': reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*šVmaʕ-: 'hear'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/216/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVmaʕ-, 'hear': reflexes in 28 language(s).

[*šalaḥpaw/y- ~ *šalapḥaw/y-: 'turtle'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2188_turtle/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šalaḥpaw/y- ~ *šalapḥaw/y-, 'turtle': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šVl(V)k-: 'kind of bird'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2189_kind_of_bird/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVl(V)k-, 'kind of bird': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šVn(n)ār- ~ *šurān-: 'cat'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/2190/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVn(n)ār- ~ *šurān-, 'cat': reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*šumšum-: 'ant'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2287_ant/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šumšum-, 'ant': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*šVl-: 'kind of bird'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2288_kind_of_bird/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVl-, 'kind of bird': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*š/ŝVmm- {} *ś/ĉVmm-: 'kind of reptile (snake, lizard)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2289_kind_of_reptile_snake_lizard/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *š/ŝVmm- {} *ś/ĉVmm-, 'kind of reptile (snake, lizard)': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šVpp-: 'kind of snake, worm'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/228_kind_of_snake_worm/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVpp-, 'kind of snake, worm': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*šVpVr-: 'kind of large hoofed animal'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2290_kind_of_large_hoofed_animal/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVpVr-, 'kind of large hoofed animal': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šib(šib)-: '(water)worm; snake'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/230_water_worm_snake/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šib(šib)-, '(water)worm; snake': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*ʾa-šnVʾ/n-: 'corn, wheat'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2321_corn_wheat/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ʾa-šnVʾ/n-, 'corn, wheat': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šūš- < *šVwVš-: 'worm'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/235_worm/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šūš- < *šVwVš-, 'worm': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šrt: 'to serve; service in the cult, worship'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2365_to_serve_service_in_the_cult_worship/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šrt, 'to serve; service in the cult, worship': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*šVwVp-: 'to blow, smell'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2367_to_blow_smell/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVwVp-, 'to blow, smell': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šurr-: 'navel, navel string'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2387_navel_navel_string/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šurr-, 'navel, navel string': reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*šaḥal-: 'lion'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2414_lion/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šaḥal-, 'lion': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šrr: 'to fly, jump'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2480_to_fly_jump/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šrr, 'to fly, jump': reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*šiḳaḳ-: 'cold (n.)' 1, 'cold (adj.)' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2489_cold_n_1_cold_adj_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šiḳaḳ-, 'cold (n.)' 1, 'cold (adj.)' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*škb: 'lie (down), sleep'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2501_lie_down_sleep/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *škb, 'lie (down), sleep': reflexes in 13 language(s).

[*šad(d)-: 'mountain'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2514_mountain/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šad(d)-, 'mountain': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*špr: 'to be beautiful, clean; to shine'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2612_to_be_beautiful_clean_to_shine/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *špr, 'to be beautiful, clean; to shine': reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*šalaṭ-: 'to rule, have power, dominate'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2662_to_rule_have_power_dominate/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šalaṭ-, 'to rule, have power, dominate': reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*šVlVm-: 'peace offering, well-being offering'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2708_peace_offering_well_being_offering/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVlVm-, 'peace offering, well-being offering': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*šakVn-: 'to dwell, settle; to place, set'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/2776/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šakVn-, 'to dwell, settle; to place, set': reflexes in 15 language(s).

[*šab-šab-: 'small bird'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/279_small_bird/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šab-šab-, 'small bird': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šapVʕ-: 'kind of bird' 1, 'falcon' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/280_kind_of_bird_1_falcon_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šapVʕ-, 'kind of bird' 1, 'falcon' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šVḥVl-: 'sharpen'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2909_sharpen/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVḥVl-, 'sharpen': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šVwVl-: 'hem; hang down'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2927_hem_hang_down/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVwVl-, 'hem; hang down': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*š/sVl(V)ʕ-: '(kind of) disease causing scales on the skin; leprosy'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2946_kind_of_disease_causing_scales_on_the_skin_lepro/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *š/sVl(V)ʕ-, '(kind of) disease causing scales on the skin; leprosy': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*š/sar- {} *s/car-: 'vertebral column, backbone'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2947_vertebral_column_backbone/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *š/sar- {} *s/car-, 'vertebral column, backbone': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*šlʕ/ɣ {} *slʕ/ɣ: 'to grow toothless'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2949_to_grow_toothless/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šlʕ/ɣ {} *slʕ/ɣ, 'to grow toothless': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šaʕ(a)p- {} *saʕ(a)p-: 'kind of skin disease'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2958_kind_of_skin_disease/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šaʕ(a)p- {} *saʕ(a)p-, 'kind of skin disease': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šVpVl-: 'be low'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2960_be_low/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVpVl-, 'be low': reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*šitl-: 'shoot, slip, seedling; to plant, transplant'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2970_shoot_slip_seedling_to_plant_transplant/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šitl-, 'shoot, slip, seedling; to plant, transplant': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*Šabāṭu-: 'Shevat (Babylonian month XI, winter)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/2989_Shevat_Babylonian_month_XI_winter/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *Šabāṭu-, 'Shevat (Babylonian month XI, winter)': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*šmṭ: 'to pull off, let loose'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3045_to_pull_off_let_loose/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šmṭ, 'to pull off, let loose': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*šrb: 'to be parched'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3046_to_be_parched/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šrb, 'to be parched': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šwd: 'be chief, lord'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3071_be_chief_lord/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šwd, 'be chief, lord': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šVpḥ-: 'family'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3080_family/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVpḥ-, 'family': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šVṭp-at-: 'tray for fodder'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3094_tray_for_fodder/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVṭp-at-, 'tray for fodder': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šall-: 'basket'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/309_basket/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šall-, 'basket': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šapp-: 'basket'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/310_basket/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šapp-, 'basket': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*šqṭ: 'to be at rest, be quiet' 1, 'to fall; to reach, arrive' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3136_to_be_at_rest_be_quiet_1_to_fall_to_reach_arrive/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šqṭ, 'to be at rest, be quiet' 1, 'to fall; to reach, arrive' 2: reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*ša: 'who, which, that (determinative-relative pronoun)'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/3139/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ša, 'who, which, that (determinative-relative pronoun)': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*šgr: 'heat, kindle'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3159_heat_kindle/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šgr, 'heat, kindle': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šina: 'they (fem.)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3175_they_fem/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šina, 'they (fem.)': reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*širr- 1, *šrr 2: 'secret, mystery' 1, 'confide, divulge (a secret)' 2, 'valley slope, cultivated land; good land' 3](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3183_secret_mystery_1_confide_divulge_a_secret_2_vall/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *širr- 1, *šrr 2, 'secret, mystery' 1, 'confide, divulge (a secret)' 2, 'valley slope, cultivated land; good land' 3: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šlʕ: 'shadow'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3189_shadow/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šlʕ, 'shadow': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šṣ̂r: 'to be yellow-green'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3192_to_be_yellow_green/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šṣ̂r, 'to be yellow-green': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šu(n)bul-at-: 'ear of corn'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3195_ear_of_corn/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šu(n)bul-at-, 'ear of corn': reflexes in 14 language(s).

[*šlḳ: 'to boil, cook'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3216_to_boil_cook/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šlḳ, 'to boil, cook': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šʿr: 'to estimate, calculate' 1, 'price' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3241_to_estimate_calculate_1_price_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šʿr, 'to estimate, calculate' 1, 'price' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*škt: 'to be silent, quiet; to rest'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/3250/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *škt, 'to be silent, quiet; to rest': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*šwʔ: 'to be bad, evil, worthless; to lie desolate'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3261_to_be_bad_evil_worthless_to_lie_desolate/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šwʔ, 'to be bad, evil, worthless; to lie desolate': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*šin: 'to, towards; by, next to; until'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3274_to_towards_by_next_to_until/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šin, 'to, towards; by, next to; until': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šū̆/*šū̆ʾ/*šū̆wa: 'he'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3277_he/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šū̆/*šū̆ʾ/*šū̆wa, 'he': reflexes in 20 language(s).

[*šī̆/*šī̆ʾ/*šī̆ya: 'she'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3278_she/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šī̆/*šī̆ʾ/*šī̆ya, 'she': reflexes in 19 language(s).

[*šumū̆: 'they (masc.)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3279_they_masc/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šumū̆, 'they (masc.)': reflexes in 13 language(s).

[*šgy: 'to wander, stray'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3281_to_wander_stray/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šgy, 'to wander, stray': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*-šū̆: 'his; him (pronominal suffix, 3 masc. sg.)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3282_his_him_pronominal_suffix_3_masc_sg/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *-šū̆, 'his; him (pronominal suffix, 3 masc. sg.)': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*-šā̆: 'her (pronominal suffix, 3 fem. sg.)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3283_her_pronominal_suffix_3_fem_sg/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *-šā̆, 'her (pronominal suffix, 3 fem. sg.)': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*-šVmV/*-šVnV: 'their; them (pronominal suffix, 3 pl.)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3286_their_them_pronominal_suffix_3_pl/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *-šVmV/*-šVnV, 'their; them (pronominal suffix, 3 pl.)': reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*šitim-: 'heaven'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3366_heaven/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šitim-, 'heaven': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šVkay-: 'sword'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3395_sword/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVkay-, 'sword': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šaṭar-: 'female calf'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3396_female_calf/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šaṭar-, 'female calf': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šbḥ: 'to spread the legs'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3430_to_spread_the_legs/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šbḥ, 'to spread the legs': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šwr: 'wall'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3468_wall/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šwr, 'wall': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*šwṭ: 'pool, collection of water'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3476_pool_collection_of_water/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šwṭ, 'pool, collection of water': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ša/ipp-: 'transparent cloth'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/347_transparent_cloth/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ša/ipp-, 'transparent cloth': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVpVy- ~ *šVpVp-: 'wrap, fasten with laces' 1, 'weave' 2, 'sew' 3](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/348_wrap_fasten_with_laces_1_weave_2_sew_3/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVpVy- ~ *šVpVp-, 'wrap, fasten with laces' 1, 'weave' 2, 'sew' 3: reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*šwḳ: 'to long for, desire'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3499_to_long_for_desire/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šwḳ, 'to long for, desire': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šVpay-: 'sharp driving stick'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/349_sharp_driving_stick/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVpay-, 'sharp driving stick': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šabīḫ-: 'piece of cotton'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/350_piece_of_cotton/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šabīḫ-, 'piece of cotton': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šbl: 'path, road'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3511_path_road/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šbl, 'path, road': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*šibb-: 'belt' 1, 'rope, thin cloth' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/351_belt_1_rope_thin_cloth_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šibb-, 'belt' 1, 'rope, thin cloth' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šub(V)l-: 'hem'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/352_hem/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šub(V)l-, 'hem': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šny: 'to change, be different'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3535_to_change_be_different/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šny, 'to change, be different': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*šabal-: 'fascicle of spears'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/353_fascicle_of_spears/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šabal-, 'fascicle of spears': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šḳm: 'to be ill'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3543_to_be_ill/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šḳm, 'to be ill': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šyb: 'gift'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3546_gift/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šyb, 'gift': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šay(V)p-: 'sword'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/354_sword/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šay(V)p-, 'sword': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ša(ʾ)ap-: 'hair, wool'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/355_hair_wool/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ša(ʾ)ap-, 'hair, wool': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šṭḥ: 'drying-place, place for spreading out'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3595_drying_place_place_for_spreading_out/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šṭḥ, 'drying-place, place for spreading out': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šḫṭ: 'to be angry; anger'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3602_to_be_angry_anger/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šḫṭ, 'to be angry; anger': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šint-: 'acacia'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/3629/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šint-, 'acacia': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šḥp: 'consumption, wasting disease'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3634_consumption_wasting_disease/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šḥp, 'consumption, wasting disease': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*škb: 'bed, couch, resting place'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3652_bed_couch_resting_place/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *škb, 'bed, couch, resting place': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*šḳr: 'to deceive, lie, break faith; lie, deceit'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3663_to_deceive_lie_break_faith_lie_deceit/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šḳr, 'to deceive, lie, break faith; lie, deceit': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*ma-šad-: 'bast cord'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/366_bast_cord/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ma-šad-, 'bast cord': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šwʕ ~ *šyʕ: 'to plaster, smear over'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3690_to_plaster_smear_over/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šwʕ ~ *šyʕ, 'to plaster, smear over': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šlḫ: 'cassia'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3699_cassia/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šlḫ, 'cassia': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šVʕay-: 'do, act'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/369_do_act/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVʕay-, 'do, act': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šḫl: 'to strain, filter'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3702_to_strain_filter/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šḫl, 'to strain, filter': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šīḫ-: 'big knife'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/380_big_knife/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šīḫ-, 'big knife': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šlp: 'to go in front, precede' 1, 'front rank, battle line' 2, 'to commit (a deed) beforehand; to bring to an end' 3](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3832_to_go_in_front_precede_1_front_rank_battle_line/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šlp, 'to go in front, precede' 1, 'front rank, battle line' 2, 'to commit (a deed) beforehand; to bring to an end' 3: reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šbḫ: 'to be still, at rest' 1, 'to calm, still' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3841_to_be_still_at_rest_1_to_calm_still_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šbḫ, 'to be still, at rest' 1, 'to calm, still' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šrk: 'to give as a votive offering, to give a present' 1, 'gift' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/3845/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šrk, 'to give as a votive offering, to give a present' 1, 'gift' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šṭp: 'to overflow, inundate; to rinse'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3860_to_overflow_inundate_to_rinse/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šṭp, 'to overflow, inundate; to rinse': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šbʕ: 'to strike, pillage; to subject, conquer'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3909_to_strike_pillage_to_subject_conquer/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šbʕ, 'to strike, pillage; to subject, conquer': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVgVn-: 'split'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/390_split/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVgVn-, 'split': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šdm: 'sadness, affliction'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3910_sadness_affliction/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šdm, 'sadness, affliction': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*škr: 'to be quiet, calm, appeased'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3911_to_be_quiet_calm_appeased/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *škr, 'to be quiet, calm, appeased': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šmhr: 'to be brave, vehement in fight'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3912_to_be_brave_vehement_in_fight/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šmhr, 'to be brave, vehement in fight': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*širwāl-: 'trousers'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/396_trousers/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *širwāl-, 'trousers': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šdp: 'be scorched, dry out (of grain)' 1, 'become dark' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3988_be_scorched_dry_out_of_grain_1_become_dark_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šdp, 'be scorched, dry out (of grain)' 1, 'become dark' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šVgr-: 'offspring of cattle, newborn animal' 1, 'to pour forth, send out' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/3994_offspring_of_cattle_newborn_animal_1_to_pour_for/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVgr-, 'offspring of cattle, newborn animal' 1, 'to pour forth, send out' 2: reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*šVḥal-: 'make a cloth (of separate threads)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/399_make_a_cloth_of_separate_threads/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVḥal-, 'make a cloth (of separate threads)': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šwr: 'to bend down; to look at'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4005_to_bend_down_to_look_at/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šwr, 'to bend down; to look at': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šḥṣ: 'to be proud, arrogant; to tower above'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4007_to_be_proud_arrogant_to_tower_above/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šḥṣ, 'to be proud, arrogant; to tower above': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šdy: 'to throw, pour'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4009_to_throw_pour/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šdy, 'to throw, pour': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šbr: 'staff, sceptre'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4085_staff_sceptre/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šbr, 'staff, sceptre': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šʔy: 'to make mischief, do harm'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4091_to_make_mischief_do_harm/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šʔy, 'to make mischief, do harm': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šVdVw-: 'set threads'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/410_set_threads/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVdVw-, 'set threads': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šayt-: 'thorny undergrowth'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4313_thorny_undergrowth/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šayt-, 'thorny undergrowth': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šamīr-: 'thorn-bush'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4314_thorn_bush/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šamīr-, 'thorn-bush': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šmm: 'to be desolate, deserted' 1, 'to be appalled, stunned' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4317_to_be_desolate_deserted_1_to_be_appalled_stunned/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šmm, 'to be desolate, deserted' 1, 'to be appalled, stunned' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šalṭ-: 'quiver, bow-case'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4318_quiver_bow_case/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šalṭ-, 'quiver, bow-case': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šʔp: 'to gasp, pant'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4320_to_gasp_pant/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šʔp, 'to gasp, pant': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*škk: 'to subside, calm down'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4321_to_subside_calm_down/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *škk, 'to subside, calm down': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šbġ: 'to be abundant'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4322_to_be_abundant/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šbġ, 'to be abundant': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šlp: 'to pull out, draw (a sword), take off'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4323_to_pull_out_draw_a_sword_take_off/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šlp, 'to pull out, draw (a sword), take off': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*šuʕl-: 'hollow of the hand, handful'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4327_hollow_of_the_hand_handful/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šuʕl-, 'hollow of the hand, handful': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šrq: 'to whistle, hiss'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4328_to_whistle_hiss/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šrq, 'to whistle, hiss': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*špʕ: 'to be ample, overflow; abundance'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4331_to_be_ample_overflow_abundance/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *špʕ, 'to be ample, overflow; abundance': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*šsʕ: 'to split, tear apart'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4332_to_split_tear_apart/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šsʕ, 'to split, tear apart': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*špr: 'to send, write'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4406_to_send_write/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *špr, 'to send, write': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šdm: 'terrace' 1, 'field, territory' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/4410/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šdm, 'terrace' 1, 'field, territory' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šaḥp-: 'a forbidden bird, gull'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4448_a_forbidden_bird_gull/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šaḥp-, 'a forbidden bird, gull': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šlb: 'rung, cross-bar' 1, 'to be joined, fixed together' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4457_rung_cross_bar_1_to_be_joined_fixed_together_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šlb, 'rung, cross-bar' 1, 'to be joined, fixed together' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šiḳm-: 'sycamore-fig tree'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4458_sycamore_fig_tree/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šiḳm-, 'sycamore-fig tree': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*špr: 'horn (blown as an instrument)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4474_horn_blown_as_an_instrument/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *špr, 'horn (blown as an instrument)': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šmd: 'to destroy, exterminate'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4479_to_destroy_exterminate/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šmd, 'to destroy, exterminate': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šVb-: 'walk slowly' 1, 'come' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/448_walk_slowly_1_come_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVb-, 'walk slowly' 1, 'come' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šbḥ: 'to journey far; journey'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4499_to_journey_far_journey/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šbḥ, 'to journey far; journey': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šVwVḳ-: 'run over'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/449_run_over/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVwVḳ-, 'run over': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šlḳ: 'to mock, deride; to revile'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4637_to_mock_deride_to_revile/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šlḳ, 'to mock, deride; to revile': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šḳr: 'scorch, burn, become red-hot'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4639_scorch_burn_become_red_hot/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šḳr, 'scorch, burn, become red-hot': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šrg: 'adorn, decorate, embellish'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4640_adorn_decorate_embellish/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šrg, 'adorn, decorate, embellish': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šʕšʕ: 'dance, play, take delight'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/4656_dance_play_take_delight/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šʕšʕ, 'dance, play, take delight': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*šVṭVw-: 'make large steps'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/471_make_large_steps/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVṭVw-, 'make large steps': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVwVk-: 'march and stumble'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/472_march_and_stumble/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVwVk-, 'march and stumble': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVʕay-: 'go'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/479_go/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVʕay-, 'go': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šup-: 'soar'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/487_soar/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šup-, 'soar': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVyVr-: 'go'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/488_go/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVyVr-, 'go': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*šVpVd-: 'pierce'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/548_pierce/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVpVd-, 'pierce': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šVḥan-: 'break'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/559_break/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVḥan-, 'break': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVmVy/w-: 'call, give name'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/584_call_give_name/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVmVy/w-, 'call, give name': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*šVʾal-: 'ask'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/610_ask/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVʾal-, 'ask': reflexes in 19 language(s).

[*šVyVr-: 'sing'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/618/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVyVr-, 'sing': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*(ʾi-)šim-: 'name'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/621/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *(ʾi-)šim-, 'name': reflexes in 28 language(s).

[*šafih-: 'fool' 1, 'be ignorant' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/63_fool_1_be_ignorant_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šafih-, 'fool' 1, 'be ignorant' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šVnaḥ- (?): 'appear in somebody's mind' 1, 'good luck' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/640_appear_in_somebody_s_mind_1_good_luck_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVnaḥ- (?), 'appear in somebody's mind' 1, 'good luck' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šitt-: 'lady'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/64_lady/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šitt-, 'lady': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šuʕ(V)n-: 'tent'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/676_tent/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šuʕ(V)n-, 'tent': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šVʾ/yVb-: 'flow' 1, 'draw (water)' 2, 'be poured' 3](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/697_flow_1_draw_water_2_be_poured_3/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVʾ/yVb-, 'flow' 1, 'draw (water)' 2, 'be poured' 3: reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*šīp-: 'bank, coast'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/727_bank_coast/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šīp-, 'bank, coast': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šawīḳ-: 'fine flour'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/748/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šawīḳ-, 'fine flour': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šaṭīʕ-: 'dawn'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/790_dawn/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šaṭīʕ-, 'dawn': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šanaw-: 'shine'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/791_shine/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šanaw-, 'shine': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šVʕar-: 'set fire'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/805_set_fire/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVʕar-, 'set fire': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šuh-: 'star in Ursa Major'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/892_star_in_Ursa_Major/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šuh-, 'star in Ursa Major': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šamay-: 'sky'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/895_sky/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šamay-, 'sky': reflexes in 22 language(s).

[*šVbb-: 'cut' 1, 'insult (v.)' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/920_cut_1_insult_v_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVbb-, 'cut' 1, 'insult (v.)' 2: reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*šVwad-: 'be black'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/929_be_black/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVwad-, 'be black': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šVḥVr-: 'be black'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/933_be_black/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVḥVr-, 'be black': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*šūḥ-: 'pit' 1, 'sink down' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/971_pit_1_sink_down_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šūḥ-, 'pit' 1, 'sink down' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šVnVn-: 'sharp' 1, 'to prescribe, institute; custom, rule' 2, 'way, path' 3](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0396_sharp_1_to_prescribe_institute_custom_rule_2_way/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVnVn-, 'sharp' 1, 'to prescribe, institute; custom, rule' 2, 'way, path' 3: reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*šVbVq-: 'leave'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0505_leave/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVbVq-, 'leave': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*šabat-: 'rest'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0506_rest/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šabat-, 'rest': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*šVbVy-: 'capture', 'captive'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0507_capture_captive/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVbVy-, 'capture', 'captive': reflexes in 11 language(s).

[*šabāš-: 'collect'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0508_collect/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šabāš-, 'collect': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šVbVʿ-: 'seven'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0509_seven/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVbVʿ-, 'seven': reflexes in 26 language(s).

[*šVbVṭ-: 'rod'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0510_rod/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVbVṭ-, 'rod': reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*šagāš-: 'disturb'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0512_disturb/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šagāš-, 'disturb': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šVgVʿ-: 'wild'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0514_wild/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVgVʿ-, 'wild': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šVhVr-: 'awake'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0515_awake/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVhVr-, 'awake': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šVhVy-: 'neglect'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0516_neglect/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVhVy-, 'neglect': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šakār-: 'drunk' 1, 'intoxicating drink, beer' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/K0519/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šakār-, 'drunk' 1, 'intoxicating drink, beer' 2: reflexes in 17 language(s).

[*šakaḥ-: 'find', 'forget'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0520_find_forget/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šakaḥ-, 'find', 'forget': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*šVlVt-: 'cut'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0521_cut/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVlVt-, 'cut': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*šVmVr-: 'guard'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/K0524/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVmVr-, 'guard': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*šVmVš-: 'serve'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0525_serve/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVmVš-, 'serve': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šanas-: 'gird'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0527_gird/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šanas-, 'gird': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šapāk-: 'pour'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/K0529/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šapāk-, 'pour': reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*šVpVn-: 'dominate'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0530_dominate/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVpVn-, 'dominate': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šVpVw-: 'beg'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0531_beg/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVpVw-, 'beg': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šaqaṣ-: 'hate'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0533_hate/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šaqaṣ-, 'hate': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šarāq-: 'steal' 1, 'theft; stolen goods' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0534_steal_1_theft_stolen_goods_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šarāq-, 'steal' 1, 'theft; stolen goods' 2: reflexes in 13 language(s).

[*šVrVy-: 'release' 1, 'dwell, reside' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0535_release_1_dwell_reside_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVrVy-, 'release' 1, 'dwell, reside' 2: reflexes in 11 language(s).

[*šaraṣ-: 'creep'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0536_creep/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šaraṣ-, 'creep': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*šatān-: 'urinate'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0537_urinate/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šatān-, 'urinate': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šataq-: 'quiet'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0538_quiet/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šataq-, 'quiet': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šVwVṭ-: 'whip'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0540_whip/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVwVṭ-, 'whip': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*šiyt-: 'to set, place' 1, 'to remain, be left over' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0541_to_set_place_1_to_remain_be_left_over_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šiyt-, 'to set, place' 1, 'to remain, be left over' 2: reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*šVyVḥ-: 'melt'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0542_melt/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVyVḥ-, 'melt': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*šazar-: 'twist'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0543_twist/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šazar-, 'twist': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šVšVl-: 'chain'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0544_chain/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVšVl-, 'chain': reflexes in 14 language(s).

[*šVʾVr-: 'remain'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0548_remain/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVʾVr-, 'remain': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*šVʾVṭ-: 'despise'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0549_despise/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVʾVṭ-, 'despise': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šVʿVy-: 'seek'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0550_seek/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVʿVy-, 'seek': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*šaḥad-: 'bribe'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0552_bribe/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šaḥad-, 'bribe': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*šaḥar-: 'dawn'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0554_dawn/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šaḥar-, 'dawn': reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*šVḥVt-: 'strike, destroy'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0555_strike_destroy/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVḥVt-, 'strike, destroy': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*šVḥVy-: 'scrape'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0556_scrape/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVḥVy-, 'scrape': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*šVḫVm-: 'black' 1, 'hatred, resentment' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0558_black_1_hatred_resentment_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVḫVm-, 'black' 1, 'hatred, resentment' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šaṭār-: 'write'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0559_write/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šaṭār-, 'write': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*šVṭVḥ-: 'spread'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/K0560_spread/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šVṭVḥ-, 'spread': reflexes in 13 language(s).

[*šbʿ: 'to swear, adjure'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/S105_to_swear_adjure/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šbʿ, 'to swear, adjure': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*šlḥ-: 'to send, dispatch, stretch out'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/S41_to_send_dispatch_stretch_out/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šlḥ-, 'to send, dispatch, stretch out': reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*šdd: 'to expel' 1, 'to devastate, ravage' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/S64_to_expel_1_to_devastate_ravage_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šdd, 'to expel' 1, 'to devastate, ravage' 2: reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*šūq: 'to urge on'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/S80_to_urge_on/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šūq, 'to urge on': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*šlb: 'violent'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/S90_violent/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šlb, 'violent': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šnd: 'celebrated, famous'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/S91_celebrated_famous/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šnd, 'celebrated, famous': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*šidṯ-: 'six'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/S98/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šidṯ-, 'six': reflexes in 25 language(s).

[*šaqad-: 'to watch, be wakeful, be vigilant'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/S9_to_watch_be_wakeful_be_vigilant/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *šaqad-, 'to watch, be wakeful, be vigilant': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*šḳp: 'build a roof' 1, 'lintel' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/SA092_build_a_roof_1_lintel_2/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *šḳp, 'build a roof' 1, 'lintel' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s).

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## Linked from

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

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