# \*wVqVʿ-: 'strike'

> Proto-Semitic *wVqVʿ-, 'strike': reflexes in 8 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 | \*wVqVʿ- |
| Meaning | 'strike' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | waqʿa 'strike' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root wqʿ |  |
| Arabic | waqaʿa (LGz. 615) | LGz. 615 |  |
| Hebrew | yāqaʿ (LGz. 615) | LGz. 615 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | wäqʿa (LGz. 615) | LGz. 615 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | wäqʿe (LGz. 615) | LGz. 615 |  |
| Amharic | wäqqa (LGz. 615) | LGz. 615 |  |
| Argobba | wäqqa (LGz. 615) | LGz. 615 |  |
| Gurage | wäq(q)a (LGz. 615) | LGz. 615 |  |

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.