# \*ŝny: 'to see'

> Proto-Semitic *ŝny, 'to see': reflexes in 2 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>) › [ś](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/sin/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-25.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ŝny |
| Meaning | 'to see' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline 420 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehri | ŝīnī (ML 381 apud SEDonline 420) | ML 381; SEDonline 420 | gloss withheld |
| Jibbali | ŝíní (JL 253 apud SEDonline 420) | JL 253; SEDonline 420 | gloss withheld |

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## Notes

Proto-MSA \*ŝny 'to see' (SEDonline 420). Distinct from 2615 \*ŝny 'to be good, fit'.

## Linked from

- [ś](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/sin/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.