# W

> Semitic roots whose first radical is w.

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 2026-11-05.

[*wVgVy-: 'castrate by crushing the testicles'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1072_castrate_by_crushing_the_testicles/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVgVy-, 'castrate by crushing the testicles': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wadak-: 'fat, grease'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1087_fat_grease/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wadak-, 'fat, grease': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wVšVn- 1 ~ *ši/un(-at)- 2: 'to sleep' 1, 'sleep, dream' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/1167/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVšVn- 1 ~ *ši/un(-at)- 2, 'to sleep' 1, 'sleep, dream' 2: reflexes in 17 language(s).

[*wVŝVp-: 'swear'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1248_swear/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVŝVp-, 'swear': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*w/ʾVrVw/y-: 'copper'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1350_copper/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *w/ʾVrVw/y-, 'copper': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*waṣʕ-: 'little bird'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1428_little_bird/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *waṣʕ-, 'little bird': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*waʕ-waʕ-: 'jackal, fox'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1429_jackal_fox/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *waʕ-waʕ-, 'jackal, fox': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wVʾVr-: 'walk, go'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1430_walk_go/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVʾVr-, 'walk, go': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*wVḫVy-: 'tend, plan, suggest'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1431_tend_plan_suggest/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVḫVy-, 'tend, plan, suggest': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wVḳVy-: 'be afraid' 1, 'to preserve, guard' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1432_be_afraid_1_to_preserve_guard_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVḳVy-, 'be afraid' 1, 'to preserve, guard' 2: reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*wVmaʾ-: 'swear, make a sign'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1433_swear_make_a_sign/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVmaʾ-, 'swear, make a sign': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*wur-: 'throw'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1434_throw/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wur-, 'throw': reflexes in 11 language(s).

[*wVrVy-: 'be lit up (of fire)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1435_be_lit_up_of_fire/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVrVy-, 'be lit up (of fire)': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wVsaʕ-: 'be spatious, big'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1436_be_spatious_big/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVsaʕ-, 'be spatious, big': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*waḏam-: 'belly with intestines'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1437_belly_with_intestines/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *waḏam-, 'belly with intestines': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*warr-: 'pit'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1438_pit/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *warr-, 'pit': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wVṣVy-: 'order' (v.)](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1439_order_v/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVṣVy-, 'order' (v.): reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*wVgVm-: 'strike (with fist)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1440_strike_with_fist/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVgVm-, 'strike (with fist)': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wagr-: 'cavern, hole'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1441_cavern_hole/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wagr-, 'cavern, hole': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wVlVm-: 'give a meal, feed' 1, 'prepare a meal' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1442_give_a_meal_feed_1_prepare_a_meal_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVlVm-, 'give a meal, feed' 1, 'prepare a meal' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*waraḳ-: 'greenish' 1, 'yellow' 2, 'leaf; greenery, vegetables' 3](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1443_greenish_1_yellow_2_leaf_greenery_vegetables_3/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *waraḳ-, 'greenish' 1, 'yellow' 2, 'leaf; greenery, vegetables' 3: reflexes in 18 language(s).

[*(wV)zVm-: 'give, lend, be deprived of'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1452_give_lend_be_deprived_of/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *(wV)zVm-, 'give, lend, be deprived of': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*wVpVl-/*yVpVl-: 'skin, peel' (v.)](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1502_skin_peel_v/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVpVl-/*yVpVl-, 'skin, peel' (v.): reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*watīn-: 'aorta'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/154_aorta/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *watīn-, 'aorta': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wVsVr-: 'remind' 1, 'teach, instruct' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1649_remind_1_teach_instruct_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVsVr-, 'remind' 1, 'teach, instruct' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*wVḳVt-/*yVḳVt-: 'beat (smb.)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1672_beat_smb/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVḳVt-/*yVḳVt-, 'beat (smb.)': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wVrVd-: 'descend' 1, 'come' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1770_descend_1_come_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVrVd-, 'descend' 1, 'come' 2: reflexes in 21 language(s).

[*wariy-: 'lung disease'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/177_lung_disease/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wariy-, 'lung disease': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*waʕil-: 'ibex'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/1822_ibex/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *waʕil-, 'ibex': reflexes in 15 language(s).

[*warīd-: 'jugular vein; trachea'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2042_jugular_vein_trachea/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *warīd-, 'jugular vein; trachea': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*warik-(at-): '(upper) thigh, hip'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2043_upper_thigh_hip/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *warik-(at-), '(upper) thigh, hip': reflexes in 15 language(s).

[*waṣil- {} *wac̣il-: 'joint, articulation'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2044_joint_articulation/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *waṣil- {} *wac̣il-, 'joint, articulation': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*wat(a)r-: 'tendon'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2045_tendon/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wat(a)r-, 'tendon': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*wld: 'to bear, give birth to' 1, 'boy, child' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/2109/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wld, 'to bear, give birth to' 1, 'boy, child' 2: reflexes in 24 language(s).

[*wrḳ: 'to spit'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2110_to_spit/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wrḳ, 'to spit': reflexes in 14 language(s).

[*waran/l-: 'kind of lizard'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2194_kind_of_lizard/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *waran/l-, 'kind of lizard': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*waw-at-: 'kind of bird'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2195_kind_of_bird/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *waw-at-, 'kind of bird': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*w/yaʕr-: 'kid'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2196_kid/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *w/yaʕr-, 'kid': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wābil-: 'ram'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2302_ram/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wābil-, 'ram': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*wVʕ-: 'kind of bird'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2303_kind_of_bird/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVʕ-, 'kind of bird': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*warr-: 'thighbone'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2344_thighbone/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *warr-, 'thighbone': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*waṭb-: 'goatskin'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2438_goatskin/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *waṭb-, 'goatskin': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wakar-: 'fox'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2462_fox/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wakar-, 'fox': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wkp ~ *kwp: 'to lie, sit'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2506_to_lie_sit/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wkp ~ *kwp, 'to lie, sit': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*wVyn-: 'many'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2510_many/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVyn-, 'many': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*warḫ-: 'moon'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/2511/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *warḫ-, 'moon': reflexes in 24 language(s).

[*wṯb: 'sit'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2537_sit/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wṯb, 'sit': reflexes in 17 language(s).

[*(w)kw/y(kw/y): 'to be good, brilliant, shine'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2617_to_be_good_brilliant_shine/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *(w)kw/y(kw/y), 'to be good, brilliant, shine': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*wṣ̂ḥ: 'be clear, bright'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2649_be_clear_bright/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wṣ̂ḥ, 'be clear, bright': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*wVrVṭ-: 'throw down'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2852_throw_down/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVrVṭ-, 'throw down': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wVḍVn-: 'weave'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2853_weave/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVḍVn-, 'weave': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*wVrVy-: 'to instruct, teach' (torah)](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/2976_to_instruct_teach_torah/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVrVy-, 'to instruct, teach' (torah): reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*wdʕ: 'deposit, put down'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3070_deposit_put_down/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wdʕ, 'deposit, put down': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*watid-: 'peg'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/3082/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *watid-, 'peg': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wgʾ: 'pierce, prick, butt, gore, beat'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3124_pierce_prick_butt_gore_beat/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wgʾ, 'pierce, prick, butt, gore, beat': reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*wiʕaʾ-: 'vessel'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/315_vessel/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wiʕaʾ-, 'vessel': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wpy: 'to be well-shaped, full, complete; to pay in full'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3161_to_be_well_shaped_full_complete_to_pay_in_full/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wpy, 'to be well-shaped, full, complete; to pay in full': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*wṣ̂ḥ: 'to feel pain'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3163_to_feel_pain/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wṣ̂ḥ, 'to feel pain': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*wsp: 'to add'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3179_to_add/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wsp, 'to add': reflexes in 11 language(s).

[*w/yll: 'to howl, wail' 1, 'woe, calamity' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3236_to_howl_wail_1_woe_calamity_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *w/yll, 'to howl, wail' 1, 'woe, calamity' 2: reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*wVlVy-: 'companion, friend'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3275_companion_friend/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVlVy-, 'companion, friend': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*w/ʔgm: 'to be sad, grieved'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3307_to_be_sad_grieved/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *w/ʔgm, 'to be sad, grieved': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*wḳf: 'to be silent'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3407_to_be_silent/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wḳf, 'to be silent': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*wṣl: 'to help'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3431_to_help/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wṣl, 'to help': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wkb: 'to enter'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3466_to_enter/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wkb, 'to enter': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*wsd: 'pillow'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3513_pillow/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wsd, 'pillow': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wbl: 'tribute, tax'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3514_tribute_tax/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wbl, 'tribute, tax': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wgr: 'to throw (stones)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3516_to_throw_stones/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wgr, 'to throw (stones)': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*wšṭ: 'middle, midst'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3532_middle_midst/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wšṭ, 'middle, midst': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*wtn: 'to flow continually; ever-flowing'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3561_to_flow_continually_ever_flowing/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wtn, 'to flow continually; ever-flowing': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*wdy: 'wadi, river valley'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3575_wadi_river_valley/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wdy, 'wadi, river valley': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*wḳh: 'to obey; to command'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3579_to_obey_to_command/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wḳh, 'to obey; to command': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*wšʕ: 'to be ample; to supply amply, give generously'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3584_to_be_ample_to_supply_amply_give_generously/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wšʕ, 'to be ample; to supply amply, give generously': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wṯm: 'desert, poor pasture'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3589_desert_poor_pasture/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wṯm, 'desert, poor pasture': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*wrḳ: 'jaundice; blight, mildew'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3620_jaundice_blight_mildew/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wrḳ, 'jaundice; blight, mildew': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*wšḫ: 'dirt, filth; to be dirty'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3639_dirt_filth_to_be_dirty/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wšḫ, 'dirt, filth; to be dirty': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*wḳr: 'to hew, carve, quarry (stone)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3646_to_hew_carve_quarry_stone/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wḳr, 'to hew, carve, quarry (stone)': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*wld: 'offspring, descendants, generations'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3660_offspring_descendants_generations/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wld, 'offspring, descendants, generations': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*wgr: 'heap of stones, cairn; tumulus'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3725_heap_of_stones_cairn_tumulus/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wgr, 'heap of stones, cairn; tumulus': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*wzʕ: 'overseer, officer, commander; to restrain, keep in order'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3726_overseer_officer_commander_to_restrain_keep_in_o/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wzʕ, 'overseer, officer, commander; to restrain, keep in order': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wkḥ: 'to reprove, argue; to decide'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3741_to_reprove_argue_to_decide/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wkḥ, 'to reprove, argue; to decide': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wtḫ: 'to strike with a stick; club'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3746_to_strike_with_a_stick_club/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wtḫ, 'to strike with a stick; club': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wkb: 'to apply oneself assiduously, be diligent'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3762_to_apply_oneself_assiduously_be_diligent/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wkb, 'to apply oneself assiduously, be diligent': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wsm: 'to be fitting, proper' 1, 'comely, beautiful' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3833_to_be_fitting_proper_1_comely_beautiful_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wsm, 'to be fitting, proper' 1, 'comely, beautiful' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*wʔy: 'to promise, assure'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3918_to_promise_assure/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wʔy, 'to promise, assure': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wṯn: 'to delimit, establish boundaries' 1, 'border, boundary' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3919_to_delimit_establish_boundaries_1_border_boundar/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wṯn, 'to delimit, establish boundaries' 1, 'border, boundary' 2: reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*wkd: 'to intend, resolve'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3985_to_intend_resolve/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wkd, 'to intend, resolve': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wḥy: 'to hasten'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/3993_to_hasten/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wḥy, 'to hasten': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*wgy: 'to remove, push away'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4010_to_remove_push_away/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wgy, 'to remove, push away': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wšm: 'to mark' 1, 'seal' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4082_to_mark_1_seal_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wšm, 'to mark' 1, 'seal' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*why: 'to be weak; to wane'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4109_to_be_weak_to_wane/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *why, 'to be weak; to wane': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*waɣl-: 'ill-fed, poor; barren land'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4110_ill_fed_poor_barren_land/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *waɣl-, 'ill-fed, poor; barren land': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wṣm: 'to curse; to mar, spoil'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4114_to_curse_to_mar_spoil/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wṣm, 'to curse; to mar, spoil': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wdy: 'to praise, confess'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4186_to_praise_confess/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wdy, 'to praise, confess': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*wḳb: 'hollow, cavity' 1, 'winepress, press reservoir' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4203_hollow_cavity_1_winepress_press_reservoir_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wḳb, 'hollow, cavity' 1, 'winepress, press reservoir' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wʕl: 'to be of use, profit' 1, 'to climb, tower above' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4207_to_be_of_use_profit_1_to_climb_tower_above_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wʕl, 'to be of use, profit' 1, 'to climb, tower above' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*wʕy: 'to collect, hold' 1, 'to sweep away, snatch away' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4214_to_collect_hold_1_to_sweep_away_snatch_away_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wʕy, 'to collect, hold' 1, 'to sweep away, snatch away' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*wṯṯ: 'weak, weakness' 1, 'aged, decrepit' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4218_weak_weakness_1_aged_decrepit_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wṯṯ, 'weak, weakness' 1, 'aged, decrepit' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wVbVl-: 'lead'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/430_lead/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVbVl-, 'lead': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*wḥl: 'to wait, tarry; to be stuck, undecided'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4350_to_wait_tarry_to_be_stuck_undecided/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wḥl, 'to wait, tarry; to be stuck, undecided': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*w/ybl: 'wart'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4356_wart/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *w/ybl, 'wart': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wny: 'to oppress, cheat' 1, 'to be weak' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4372_to_oppress_cheat_1_to_be_weak_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wny, 'to oppress, cheat' 1, 'to be weak' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*wpd: 'to come as an envoy; envoy'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4400_to_come_as_an_envoy_envoy/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wpd, 'to come as an envoy; envoy': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wšr: 'to release, let go, set free'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4407_to_release_let_go_set_free/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wšr, 'to release, let go, set free': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*waw-: 'peg, hook'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4430_peg_hook/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *waw-, 'peg, hook': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wry: 'early rain'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4473_early_rain/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wry, 'early rain': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*wṣd: 'to be firm' 1, 'truth' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4477_to_be_firm_1_truth_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wṣd, 'to be firm' 1, 'truth' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wlh: 'to be distraught, anxious'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4490_to_be_distraught_anxious/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wlh, 'to be distraught, anxious': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*wVʕVš-: 'make large steps (of camels)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/461_make_large_steps_of_camels/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVʕVš-, 'make large steps (of camels)': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wdʔ: 'to finish, complete' 1, 'already' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4666_to_finish_complete_1_already_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wdʔ, 'to finish, complete' 1, 'already' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*wḥs: 'to lend; to give security, guarantee'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4667_to_lend_to_give_security_guarantee/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wḥs, 'to lend; to give security, guarantee': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*walwal-: 'to be agitated, perturbed; to hesitate, doubt'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4668_to_be_agitated_perturbed_to_hesitate_doubt/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *walwal-, 'to be agitated, perturbed; to hesitate, doubt': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*wṭs: 'be kindled' 1, 'furnace' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4669_be_kindled_1_furnace_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wṭs, 'be kindled' 1, 'furnace' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wug-: 'be fast, be quick'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/466_be_fast_be_quick/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wug-, 'be fast, be quick': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*waʕwaʕ-: 'to shout, clamor'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/4670_to_shout_clamor/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *waʕwaʕ-, 'to shout, clamor': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*w/yVlVg-: 'enter'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/486_enter/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *w/yVlVg-, 'enter': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wVḳaʕ-: 'fall'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/494_fall/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVḳaʕ-, 'fall': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wVŝVr-: 'saw'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/551_saw/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVŝVr-, 'saw': reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*wVṯaʾ-: 'hurt, strike'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/577_hurt_strike/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVṯaʾ-, 'hurt, strike': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wVhVl-: 'get an opinion'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/636_get_an_opinion/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVhVl-, 'get an opinion': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wVhVm-: 'imagine, conceive'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/644_imagine_conceive/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVhVm-, 'imagine, conceive': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*w/yabal-: 'watercourse' 1, 'to shed heavy rain' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/685_watercourse_1_to_shed_heavy_rain_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *w/yabal-, 'watercourse' 1, 'to shed heavy rain' 2: reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*wVṭVp-: 'rain' (v.)](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/692_rain_v/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVṭVp-, 'rain' (v.): reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*w/yidan-: 'moisten'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/716_moisten/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *w/yidan-, 'moisten': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*w/nVpVṯ-: 'spit'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/73_spit/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *w/nVpVṯ-, 'spit': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wVhip-: 'be covered with leaves'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/764_be_covered_with_leaves/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVhip-, 'be covered with leaves': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wVhig-/*yVhig-: 'burn and shine (of fire)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/814_burn_and_shine_of_fire/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVhig-/*yVhig-, 'burn and shine (of fire)': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wVhVb-: 'give'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/849_give/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVhVb-, 'give': reflexes in 20 language(s).

[*wVgVd-: 'find, seek'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/858_find_seek/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVgVd-, 'find, seek': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wVṣVg-: 'put'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/861_put/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVṣVg-, 'put': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*w/yVṣ̂Vʕ-: 'put' 1, 'lay low' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/862_put_1_lay_low_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *w/yVṣ̂Vʕ-, 'put' 1, 'lay low' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*wVgal-: 'be frightened'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/902_be_frightened/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVgal-, 'be frightened': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wagar-: 'be afraid'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/904_be_afraid/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wagar-, 'be afraid': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*w/yVṭin-: 'dwell, stay'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/937_dwell_stay/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *w/yVṭin-, 'dwell, stay': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wVba/uṭ-: 'be weak'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/948_be_weak/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVba/uṭ-, 'be weak': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wagaʕ-: 'be tired' 1, 'suffer' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/955_be_tired_1_suffer_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wagaʕ-, 'be tired' 1, 'suffer' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wVkVš-/*yVkVš-: 'become small'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/981_become_small/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVkVš-/*yVkVš-, 'become small': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wad-: 'love, want'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/993/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wad-, 'love, want': reflexes in 14 language(s).

[*wV--: 'and'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/K0425/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wV--, 'and': reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*wVdVy-: 'throw'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/K0427_throw/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVdVy-, 'throw': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*wVkVl-: 'trust; entrust, appoint as overseer'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/K0430_trust_entrust_appoint_as_overseer/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVkVl-, 'trust; entrust, appoint as overseer': reflexes in 11 language(s).

[*wVpVy-: 'visible', 'fine'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/K0432_visible_fine/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVpVy-, 'visible', 'fine': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*waqār-: 'rare; precious, esteemed' 1, 'to be heavy; to load, burden' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/K0433_rare_precious_esteemed_1_to_be_heavy_to_load_bur/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *waqār-, 'rare; precious, esteemed' 1, 'to be heavy; to load, burden' 2: reflexes in 11 language(s).

[*wVqVʿ-: 'strike'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/K0434_strike/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVqVʿ-, 'strike': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*wVrVṯ-: 'inherit'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/K0438_inherit/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVrVṯ-, 'inherit': reflexes in 21 language(s).

[*wVʿVr-: 'wood' 1, 'be overawed' 2, 'honeycomb' 3](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/K0442_wood_1_be_overawed_2_honeycomb_3/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVʿVr-, 'wood' 1, 'be overawed' 2, 'honeycomb' 3: reflexes in 11 language(s).

[*wVʿVṯ̣-: 'advise'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/K0443_advise/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVʿVṯ̣-, 'advise': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*wVḏVy-: 'scratch'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/K0444_scratch/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVḏVy-, 'scratch': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wVḥVy-: 'wander'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/K0446_wander/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVḥVy-, 'wander': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wVṣVr-: 'form'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/K0447_form/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVṣVr-, 'form': reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*wVṣ̂Vʾ-: 'leave' 1, 'exit, issue' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/K0448/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVṣ̂Vʾ-, 'leave' 1, 'exit, issue' 2: reflexes in 19 language(s).

[*wVṯVn-: 'old'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/K0450_old/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wVṯVn-, 'old': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*wayn-: 'wine', 'grapes'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/K0457/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wayn-, 'wine', 'grapes': reflexes in 13 language(s).

[*ward/*warda: 'rose'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/S119_rose/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ward/*warda, 'rose': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*warku(m): 'back, rear, afterwards, after (that)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/S67_back_rear_afterwards_after_that/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *warku(m), 'back, rear, afterwards, after (that)': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wtr: 'very large, surpassing' 1, 'to remain over, be left over, abound' 2, 'profit' 3, 'chariot with reinforced wheels' 4](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/S92/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *wtr, 'very large, surpassing' 1, 'to remain over, be left over, abound' 2, 'profit' 3, 'chariot with reinforced wheels' 4: reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*wdḳ: 'fall, collapse, ruin'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/SA107_fall_collapse_ruin/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *wdḳ, 'fall, collapse, ruin': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*wpd: 'plant'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/SA108_plant/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *wpd, 'plant': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wpr: 'pilgrimage'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/SA109_pilgrimage/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *wpr, 'pilgrimage': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wpṭ: 'burn'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/SA110_burn/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *wpṭ, 'burn': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*whr: 'SET IN ORDER'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/SA111_SET_IN_ORDER/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *whr, 'SET IN ORDER': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wht: 'PRESSES'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/SA112_PRESSES/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *wht, 'PRESSES': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wkb: 'plantation'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/SA113_plantation/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *wkb, 'plantation': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wḳp: 'affix, fix; base'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/SA114_affix_fix_base/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *wḳp, 'affix, fix; base': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wḳh: 'job, work, assigned task'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/SA115_job_work_assigned_task/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *wḳh, 'job, work, assigned task': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wḳl: 'be worried, anxious about s.t'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/SA116_be_worried_anxious_about_s_t/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *wḳl, 'be worried, anxious about s.t': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*wḳm: 'TREAT HARSHLY'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/SA117_TREAT_HARSHLY/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *wḳm, 'TREAT HARSHLY': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wḳn: 'CISTERN, RESERVOIR'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/SA118_CISTERN_RESERVOIR/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *wḳn, 'CISTERN, RESERVOIR': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wḍʾ: 'purify oneself (?)', 'dedicate (?)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/SA119_purify_oneself_q_dedicate_q/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *wḍʾ, 'purify oneself (?)', 'dedicate (?)': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wṯḳ: 'GUARANTEE'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/SA121_GUARANTEE/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *wṯḳ, 'GUARANTEE': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wʕd: 'promise; designate, appoint'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/SA122_promise_designate_appoint/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *wʕd, 'promise; designate, appoint': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*wʕb: 'completion of job'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/SA123_completion_of_job/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *wʕb, 'completion of job': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*wṣt: 'ORDINANCE, DECREE'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/w/SA124_ORDINANCE_DECREE/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *wṣt, 'ORDINANCE, DECREE': reflexes in 1 language(s).

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## Linked from

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

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