# \*(w)kw/y(kw/y): 'to be good, brilliant, shine'

> Proto-Semitic *(w)kw/y(kw/y), 'to be good, brilliant, shine': reflexes in 4 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 | \*(w)kw/y(kw/y) |
| Meaning | 'to be good, brilliant, shine' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 3152 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkadian | akukūtu (also; CAD A/1 285) | CAD A/1 285 | gloss withheld |
| Geez | wākaya, etc. (LGz. 612) | LGz. 612 | gloss withheld |
| Gurage | wäḵe | LGur 650; LGur 646 | gloss withheld |
| Soqotri | ʾughe (LGz. 612) | LGz. 612 | 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.