# \*ṭVwVq-: 'encircle'

> Proto-Semitic *ṭVwVq-, 'encircle': 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>) › [ṭ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tet/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ṭVwVq- |
| Meaning | 'encircle' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | ṭwq (QAC طوق) | QAC طوق | gloss withheld |
| Geez | ʾ-ṭ-q 'gird tightly'; ṭ-w-q-y 'constrict' (Dillmann 05921; 08989–08990) | Dillmann 05921 |  |
| Tigrinya | ʕaṭäqä (LGz. 77) | LGz. 77 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | (t)aṭṭäqä (LGz. 77) | LGz. 77 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | ʕandäqa (LGz. 77) | LGz. 77 | gloss withheld |

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

## Linked from

- [ṭ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tet/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.