# \*zāwiy-at-: 'corner'

> Proto-Semitic *zāwiy-at-, 'corner': 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>) › [Z](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/z/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*zāwiy-at- |
| Meaning | 'corner' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | zāwiyyōt pl.; pB. zāwīt (HALOT 266) | HALOT 266 |  |
| Aramaic | Off. zwyt (HALOT 266) | HALOT 266 |  |
| Syrian Aramaic | zāwītā (HALOT 266) | HALOT 266 |  |
| Arabic | zāwiyat (HALOT 266) | HALOT 266 |  |

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

## Notes

Akkadian sam/wītu (HALOT 266) has s for \*z, irregular. Distinct from K0272 \*pVʾVt- 'corner'.

## Linked from

- [Z](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/z/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.