# \*ṣVḥVp-: 'write'

> Proto-Semitic *ṣVḥVp-, 'write': reflexes in 9 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>) › [ṣ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ṣVḥVp- |
| Meaning | 'write' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkadian | ṣuppu (AHw 1112) | AHw 1112; Anderson–Moser 2024 root ṣḥp | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | ṣaḥafa (Leslau CDG 552) | Leslau CDG 552 | gloss withheld |
| Geez | ṣaḥafa 'write' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root ṣḥp |  |
| Epigraphic South Arabian | Sab ṣḥf (SD 142; Biella 421; Sabaweb lemma 5184) | SD 142; Biella 421; Sabaweb lemma 5184 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | ṣäḥfa (LGz. 552) | LGz. 552 |  |
| Tigrinya | ṣäḥafä (LGz. 552) | LGz. 552 |  |
| Gurage | ṣafä (LGz. 552) | LGz. 552 |  |
| Amharic | ṣafä, ṭafä (LGz. 552) | LGz. 552 |  |
| Argobba | ṭafa (LGz. 552) | LGz. 552 |  |

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

## Linked from

- [ṣ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/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.