# ṣ

> Semitic roots whose first radical is ṣ.

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.

[*ṣVpVʾ-/*ṣVpVw-: 'be clean'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/1117_be_clean/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVpVʾ-/*ṣVpVw-, 'be clean': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ṣūṣ-: 'chick' 1, 'kind of bird' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/1146/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣūṣ-, 'chick' 1, 'kind of bird' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣVḥ-: 'be dry'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/1177_be_dry/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVḥ-, 'be dry': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ʾi-ṣVr-: 'load (n.)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/1190_load_n/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ʾi-ṣVr-, 'load (n.)': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣib-: 'kind of clothes'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/1314_kind_of_clothes/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣib-, 'kind of clothes': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣVḥ-: 'be white' 1, 'shimmer' 2, 'be clear' 3](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/1331_be_white_1_shimmer_2_be_clear_3/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVḥ-, 'be white' 1, 'shimmer' 2, 'be clear' 3: reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*ṣVwat-: 'shout'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/1479_shout/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVwat-, 'shout': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ṣVpVy-: 'observe'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/1480_observe/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVpVy-, 'observe': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*ṣVrVḫ-: 'warm' (v.)](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/1482_warm_v/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVrVḫ-, 'warm' (v.): reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣiwār-: 'flock (of wild kine or bulls)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/1483_flock_of_wild_kine_or_bulls/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣiwār-, 'flock (of wild kine or bulls)': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣVr-: 'press together, wrap; besiege, confine'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/1484_press_together_wrap_besiege_confine/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVr-, 'press together, wrap; besiege, confine': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*ṣibār-: 'pointed tool'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/1485_pointed_tool/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣibār-, 'pointed tool': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣVrVp-: 'burn'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/1486_burn/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVrVp-, 'burn': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*ṣV[ʕ]Vr-: 'snake'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/1492_snake/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣV[ʕ]Vr-, 'snake': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣih(V)r-: 'son-in-law' 1, 'brother-in-law' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/16_son_in_law_1_brother_in_law_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣih(V)r-, 'son-in-law' 1, 'brother-in-law' 2: reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*(ʕi-)ṣVl-: 'intestines'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/182_intestines/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *(ʕi-)ṣVl-, 'intestines': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣin-: 'thorn'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/191_thorn/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣin-, 'thorn': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣibʕ-(at-), *ʾV-ṣbaʕ- {} *c̣ibʕ-(at-), *ʾa-c̣ibaʕ-: 'finger'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2019_finger/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣibʕ-(at-), *ʾV-ṣbaʕ- {} *c̣ibʕ-(at-), *ʾa-c̣ibaʕ-, 'finger': reflexes in 27 language(s).

[*ṣirnaɣ-at- {} *c̣irnaɣ-at-: '(kind of) skin disease'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2020_kind_of_skin_disease/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣirnaɣ-at- {} *c̣irnaɣ-at-, '(kind of) skin disease': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*ṣawʾar- {} *c̣awʾar-: 'neck'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2021_neck/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣawʾar- {} *c̣awʾar-, 'neck': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*ṣmm {} *c̣mm: 'to be deaf'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2095_to_be_deaf/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣmm {} *c̣mm, 'to be deaf': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*ṣarṣar-: 'grasshopper, locust'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2271_grasshopper_locust/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣarṣar-, 'grasshopper, locust': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*ṣVlṣVl-: '(wild) dove'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2277_wild_dove/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVlṣVl-, '(wild) dove': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*ṣVl-: 'kind of bird of prey'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2278_kind_of_bird_of_prey/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVl-, 'kind of bird of prey': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*ṣVp(p)Vr-: '(kind of small) bird'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2281_kind_of_small_bird/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVp(p)Vr-, '(kind of small) bird': reflexes in 15 language(s).

[*ṣipaʕ-: 'snake'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/231_snake/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣipaʕ-, 'snake': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣill-: 'adder'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/232_adder/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣill-, 'adder': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣVɣVr-: 'be small' 1, 'young servant, boy' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2541_be_small_1_young_servant_boy_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVɣVr-, 'be small' 1, 'young servant, boy' 2: reflexes in 15 language(s).

[*ṣVwVr-: 'stand (and carry?)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2547_stand_and_carry_q/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVwVr-, 'stand (and carry?)': reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*ṣyʾ: 'to be filthy, dirty'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2581_to_be_filthy_dirty/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣyʾ, 'to be filthy, dirty': reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*ṣinn-at-: 'cold'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2589_cold/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣinn-at-, 'cold': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ṣmy: 'die'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2596_die/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣmy, 'die': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣlḥ: 'to be or do well, be successful'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2603_to_be_or_do_well_be_successful/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣlḥ, 'to be or do well, be successful': reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*ṣdḳ: 'to be just, true'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/2614/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣdḳ, 'to be just, true': reflexes in 17 language(s).

[*ṣnʕ: 'to make, act skillfully; be strong, firm'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2618_to_make_act_skillfully_be_strong_firm/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣnʕ, 'to make, act skillfully; be strong, firm': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*ṣahab-: 'to gleam, be yellowish'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2690_to_gleam_be_yellowish/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣahab-, 'to gleam, be yellowish': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣVbVġ-: 'to dip, dye'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2727_to_dip_dye/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVbVġ-, 'to dip, dye': reflexes in 11 language(s).

[*ṣVpVn-: 'north; Mt. Zaphon (divine mountain)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2743_north_Mt_Zaphon_divine_mountain/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVpVn-, 'north; Mt. Zaphon (divine mountain)': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*ṣidq-: 'righteousness, justice'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/2762/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣidq-, 'righteousness, justice': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*ṣalm-: 'image, statue, likeness'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2768_image_statue_likeness/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣalm-, 'image, statue, likeness': reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*ṣVl(l)- ~ *ṣVwl-: 'to float over deep waters; fountain'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2792_to_float_over_deep_waters_fountain/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVl(l)- ~ *ṣVwl-, 'to float over deep waters; fountain': reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*ṣVḥVr-: 'be reddish'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2862_be_reddish/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVḥVr-, 'be reddish': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*ṣVbVḥ-: 'morning'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/2903_morning/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVbVḥ-, 'morning': reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*ṣnr: 'hook, pipe'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3042_hook_pipe/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣnr, 'hook, pipe': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*ṣrk: 'to need, lack'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3043_to_need_lack/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣrk, 'to need, lack': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣaɣlaf(-at)-: 'leaf'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3072_leaf/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣaɣlaf(-at)-, 'leaf': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣlp: 'to shine, to be bright'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3092_to_shine_to_be_bright/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣlp, 'to shine, to be bright': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣaṭ(a)r-: 'basket'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3093_basket/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣaṭ(a)r-, 'basket': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ṣpḥ: 'press flat, spread out'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3129_press_flat_spread_out/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣpḥ, 'press flat, spread out': reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*ṣmḳ: 'to press, squeeze; to dry up, shrivel'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3249_to_press_squeeze_to_dry_up_shrivel/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣmḳ, 'to press, squeeze; to dry up, shrivel': reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*ṣyr: 'door pivot, hinge'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3327_door_pivot_hinge/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣyr, 'door pivot, hinge': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*ṣVlVl-: 'ravine, wadi'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3392_ravine_wadi/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVlVl-, 'ravine, wadi': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ṣaprir-: 'flower'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3393_flower/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣaprir-, 'flower': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ṣtt: 'to watch'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3394_to_watch/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣtt, 'to watch': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣḥr: 'to brand'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3426_to_brand/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣḥr, 'to brand': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣrb: 'to cut' 1, 'to reap, harvest; autumn harvest' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3451_to_cut_1_to_reap_harvest_autumn_harvest_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣrb, 'to cut' 1, 'to reap, harvest; autumn harvest' 2: reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*ṣwb: 'to be fitting, right; to be straight'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3455_to_be_fitting_right_to_be_straight/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣwb, 'to be fitting, right; to be straight': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣbw: 'to wish, desire'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/3456/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣbw, 'to wish, desire': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*ṣwn: 'to protect, preserve'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3480_to_protect_preserve/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣwn, 'to protect, preserve': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ṣlw: 'to roast'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3493_to_roast/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣlw, 'to roast': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ṣdd: 'to turn aside, turn away'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3500_to_turn_aside_turn_away/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣdd, 'to turn aside, turn away': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣdd: 'side'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3501_side/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣdd, 'side': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*ṣyd ~ *zwd: 'provisions for a journey; to provision'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/3505/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣyd ~ *zwd, 'provisions for a journey; to provision': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*ṣlṣl: 'to ring, clink; cymbal'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3528_to_ring_clink_cymbal/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣlṣl, 'to ring, clink; cymbal': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*ṣry: 'to protect, guard; to decide'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3576_to_protect_guard_to_decide/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣry, 'to protect, guard; to decide': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣrp: 'silver'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3588_silver/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣrp, 'silver': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ṣrr: 'bag, purse'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/3607/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣrr, 'bag, purse': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ṣrr: 'lizard'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3622_lizard/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣrr, 'lizard': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣwɣ: 'to cast (metal) in a mould'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3625_to_cast_metal_in_a_mould/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣwɣ, 'to cast (metal) in a mould': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣpr: 'to whistle, chirp'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3642_to_whistle_chirp/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣpr, 'to whistle, chirp': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣwy: 'to be dry, wither; dry land'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3664_to_be_dry_wither_dry_land/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣwy, 'to be dry, wither; dry land': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*ṣdɣ: 'temple (of the head)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3691_temple_of_the_head/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣdɣ, 'temple (of the head)': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣrʕ: 'leaf of a folding door; door, gate'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3693_leaf_of_a_folding_door_door_gate/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣrʕ, 'leaf of a folding door; door, gate': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣlw: 'to incline, turn aside; to incline the ear, listen'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3698_to_incline_turn_aside_to_incline_the_ear_listen/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣlw, 'to incline, turn aside; to incline the ear, listen': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ṣdp: 'precipice, cliff; side of a mountain'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3717_precipice_cliff_side_of_a_mountain/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣdp, 'precipice, cliff; side of a mountain': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*ṣpḳ: 'to be dense, compact, close in texture'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3718_to_be_dense_compact_close_in_texture/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣpḳ, 'to be dense, compact, close in texture': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ṣḥḥ: 'to be healthy, sound; to restore to health; health, order'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3737_to_be_healthy_sound_to_restore_to_health_health/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣḥḥ, 'to be healthy, sound; to restore to health; health, order': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣbr: 'to heap up (grain); heap' 1, 'clan, community, congregation' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3768_to_heap_up_grain_heap_1_clan_community_congregat/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣbr, 'to heap up (grain); heap' 1, 'clan, community, congregation' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ṣil-ṣal-: 'harpune'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/376_harpune/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣil-ṣal-, 'harpune': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣaḥn- {} *ṣaḥl-: 'bowl, dish'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3820_bowl_dish/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣaḥn- {} *ṣaḥl-, 'bowl, dish': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*ṣpy: 'to overlay, plate, cover'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3837_to_overlay_plate_cover/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣpy, 'to overlay, plate, cover': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*ṣīṣīt-: 'tassel' 1, 'lock of hair' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3838_tassel_1_lock_of_hair_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣīṣīt-, 'tassel' 1, 'lock of hair' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣVlVm- {} *c̣VlVm-: 'kind of insect'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3900_kind_of_insect/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVlVm- {} *c̣VlVm-, 'kind of insect': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣwʕ: 'bowl, basin'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3907_bowl_basin/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣwʕ, 'bowl, basin': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*ṣbb: 'to pay down (money)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3939_to_pay_down_money/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣbb, 'to pay down (money)': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣyḥ: 'to level (land)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3940_to_level_land/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣyḥ, 'to level (land)': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣlw: 'to pray; prayer'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3941_to_pray_prayer/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣlw, 'to pray; prayer': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣrf: 'to spend; expenses'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3942_to_spend_expenses/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣrf, 'to spend; expenses': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣawlag-: 'stick'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/397_stick/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣawlag-, 'stick': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣhy: 'thirst; drought'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/3982_thirst_drought/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣhy, 'thirst; drought': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣVṣ-: 'salt-field, salt-works' 1, 'salt' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/3987/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVṣ-, 'salt-field, salt-works' 1, 'salt' 2: reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*ṣupp-: 'white sheep (of a special breed)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4093_white_sheep_of_a_special_breed/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣupp-, 'white sheep (of a special breed)': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣml: 'to be hard, dried up; dried-out draff'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4094_to_be_hard_dried_up_dried_out_draff/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣml, 'to be hard, dried up; dried-out draff': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣrp: 'to dye red; reddish dye'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4103_to_dye_red_reddish_dye/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣrp, 'to dye red; reddish dye': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣḥn: 'to stink, be filthy; stench'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4284_to_stink_be_filthy_stench/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣḥn, 'to stink, be filthy; stench': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ṣwṣ: 'to look, gaze; to shine'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4285_to_look_gaze_to_shine/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣwṣ, 'to look, gaze; to shine': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣpṣp: 'to twitter, chirp'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4286_to_twitter_chirp/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣpṣp, 'to twitter, chirp': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*ṣapṣāp-: 'willow'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4291_willow/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣapṣāp-, 'willow': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣġw: 'to bend, bow' 1, 'to lie down' 2, 'to tilt (a vessel)' 3](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4292_to_bend_bow_1_to_lie_down_2_to_tilt_a_vessel_3/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣġw, 'to bend, bow' 1, 'to lie down' 2, 'to tilt (a vessel)' 3: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣīṣ-: 'flower, blossom; rosette, ornament' 1, 'bush, shrub' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4293_flower_blossom_rosette_ornament_1_bush_shrub_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣīṣ-, 'flower, blossom; rosette, ornament' 1, 'bush, shrub' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣyr ~ *ṣrr: 'to tower, be high' 1, 'height(s)' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4340_to_tower_be_high_1_height_s_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣyr ~ *ṣrr, 'to tower, be high' 1, 'height(s)' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣyr: 'to come, reach' 1, 'messenger' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4353_to_come_reach_1_messenger_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣyr, 'to come, reach' 1, 'messenger' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣbt: 'to join, connect; to adorn' 1, 'sheaf of corn' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4370_to_join_connect_to_adorn_1_sheaf_of_corn_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣbt, 'to join, connect; to adorn' 1, 'sheaf of corn' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ṣlḥ-īt-: 'small bottle'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4373_small_bottle/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣlḥ-īt-, 'small bottle': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ṣʿl: 'to rebuke, reproach'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4383_to_rebuke_reproach/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣʿl, 'to rebuke, reproach': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣḥb: 'to associate, become allied'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4494_to_associate_become_allied/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣḥb, 'to associate, become allied': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣll: 'percolate, filter'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4643_percolate_filter/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣll, 'percolate, filter': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*ṣVpn-: 'pitcher, vessel for drawing water'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4644_pitcher_vessel_for_drawing_water/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVpn-, 'pitcher, vessel for drawing water': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣpn: 'throw down'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4645_throw_down/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣpn, 'throw down': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣbw: 'swell'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4649_swell/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣbw, 'swell': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣbṣb: 'cut, divide'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4650_cut_divide/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣbṣb, 'cut, divide': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣVlʕ-: 'rock, reef, boulder'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4651_rock_reef_boulder/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVlʕ-, 'rock, reef, boulder': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣḥb: 'oppress, importune'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4652_oppress_importune/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣḥb, 'oppress, importune': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣʔṣʔ: 'honor, revere, submit'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4655_honor_revere_submit/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣʔṣʔ, 'honor, revere, submit': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣnp: 'border, edge, hem'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4657_border_edge_hem/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣnp, 'border, edge, hem': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*ṣwb: 'to pour out, drain'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4659_to_pour_out_drain/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣwb, 'to pour out, drain': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣwy: 'to speak, inform'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/4660_to_speak_inform/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣwy, 'to speak, inform': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣVraʕ-: 'throw'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/496_throw/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVraʕ-, 'throw': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣVwVl-: 'rush at, jump at' 1, 'jump in fright' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/499_rush_at_jump_at_1_jump_in_fright_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVwVl-, 'rush at, jump at' 1, 'jump in fright' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣVdaʕ-: 'split'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/564_split/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVdaʕ-, 'split': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣVr-: 'cut, split' 1, 'separate' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/568_cut_split_1_separate_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVr-, 'cut, split' 1, 'separate' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ṣVʕaḳ-: 'shout' 1, 'call' (v.) 2, 'thunder' (v.) 3](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/600_shout_1_call_v_2_thunder_v_3/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVʕaḳ-, 'shout' 1, 'call' (v.) 2, 'thunder' (v.) 3: reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*ṣVw/yVḥ-: 'shout, call'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/608_shout_call/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVw/yVḥ-, 'shout, call': reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*ṣir-: 'shout'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/609_shout/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣir-, 'shout': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣad-: 'shout'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/611_shout/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣad-, 'shout': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣabar-: 'ice'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/695_ice/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣabar-, 'ice': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣaḥraʾ-: 'desert'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/774_desert/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣaḥraʾ-, 'desert': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣaḥ-ṣaḥ-: 'plot of land'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/775_plot_of_land/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣaḥ-ṣaḥ-, 'plot of land': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣhl: 'to shine, gleam'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/792_to_shine_gleam/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣhl, 'to shine, gleam': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣVt-: 'hot ashes' 1, 'set fire' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/806_hot_ashes_1_set_fire_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVt-, 'hot ashes' 1, 'set fire' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣVday-: 'be thirsty, craving'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/834_be_thirsty_craving/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVday-, 'be thirsty, craving': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣVwad/*ṣVyad-: 'hunt (v.), take, catch' 1, 'fish' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/847_hunt_v_take_catch_1_fish_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVwad/*ṣVyad-, 'hunt (v.), take, catch' 1, 'fish' 2: reflexes in 16 language(s).

[*ṣawān-: 'flint, quartz'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/872_flint_quartz/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣawān-, 'flint, quartz': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣahal-: 'noise'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/K0796_noise/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣahal-, 'noise': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*ṣVlVb-: 'impale'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/K0797_impale/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVlVb-, 'impale': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*ṣVlVʾ-: 'insult'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/K0798_insult/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVlVʾ-, 'insult': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*ṣVmVq-: 'raisin'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/K0802_raisin/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVmVq-, 'raisin': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*ṣamat-: 'destroy'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/K0803_destroy/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣamat-, 'destroy': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*ṣanam-: 'thin?'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/K0805_thin_q/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣanam-, 'thin?': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣanap-: 'wrap'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/K0806_wrap/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣanap-, 'wrap': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ṣapad-: 'bind'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/K0807_bind/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣapad-, 'bind': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣVpVʿ-: 'slap'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/K0810_slap/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVpVʿ-, 'slap': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*ṣarab-: 'scorch'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/K0811_scorch/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣarab-, 'scorch': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ṣVrVm-: 'pluck'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/K0812_pluck/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVrVm-, 'pluck': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣVrVʿ-: 'leprous'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/K0815_leprous/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVrVʿ-, 'leprous': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ṣVrVḥ-: 'room'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/K0816_room/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVrVḥ-, 'room': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*ṣVrVḫ-: 'shout' 1, 'aid, succour' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/K0817_shout_1_aid_succour_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVrVḫ-, 'shout' 1, 'aid, succour' 2: reflexes in 17 language(s).

[*ṣVʾ-: 'filth'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/K0823_filth/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVʾ-, 'filth': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣVʾVl-: 'argue'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/K0824_argue/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVʾVl-, 'argue': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*ṣVʿVd-: 'go'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/K0826_go/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVʿVd-, 'go': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*ṣVḥVp-: 'write'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/K0828_write/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣVḥVp-, 'write': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*ṣwm-: 'to fast, abstain from food' 1, 'fasting' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/S47_to_fast_abstain_from_food_1_fasting_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ṣwm-, 'to fast, abstain from food' 1, 'fasting' 2: reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*ṣbn: 'REMOVE, TURN AWAY'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/SA096_REMOVE_TURN_AWAY/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *ṣbn, 'REMOVE, TURN AWAY': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*ṣdġ: 'MANIFESTATION'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/SA097_MANIFESTATION/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *ṣdġ, 'MANIFESTATION': reflexes in 2 language(s).

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## Linked from

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

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