# \*trf: 'to remain'

> Proto-Semitic *trf, 'to remain': reflexes in 8 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>) › [T](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/t/index.md>). Updated 2026-11-03.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*trf |
| Meaning | 'to remain' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epigraphic South Arabian | Sab ytrfn (Biella 537); trf (SD 148) | Biella 537; SD 148 | gloss withheld |
| Geez | tarfa, tarafa (LGz. 579) | LGz. 579 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | tärfa (LGz. 579) | LGz. 579 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | täräfä (LGz. 579) | LGz. 579 | gloss withheld |
| Gurage | täräfä (LGz. 579) | LGz. 579 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | tärräfä (LGz. 579) | LGz. 579 | gloss withheld |
| Argobba | tärräfa (LGz. 579) | LGz. 579 | gloss withheld |
| Harari | täräfa (LGz. 579) | LGz. 579 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

Biella 537 compares Geez and Tigrinya tarafa in the same sense.

## Linked from

- [T](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/t/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.