# \*wkp ~ \*kwp: 'to lie, sit'

> Proto-Semitic *wkp ~ *kwp, 'to lie, sit': reflexes in 6 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>) › [W](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*wkp ~ \*kwp |
| Meaning | 'to lie, sit' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 3040 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | wkf, wakf- |  | gloss withheld |
| Mehri | šǝ-wkūf |  | gloss withheld |
| Harsusi | še-wkōf |  | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | käf belä LH 425 | LH 425 | gloss withheld |
| Jibbali | s̃ef |  | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | kof bälä |  | gloss withheld |

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

## Linked from

- [W](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/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.