# \*zipt-: 'pitch'

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

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*zipt- |
| Meaning | 'pitch' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkadian | ziptu (AHw 1529) | AHw 1529; Anderson–Moser 2024 root zpt | gloss withheld |
| Geez | zəft 'resin' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root zpt |  |
| Arabic | zift (HALOT 277) | HALOT 277 |  |
| Judaic Aramaic | zptʾ (HALOT 277; DJPA 181a apud CAL) | HALOT 277; DJPA 181a; CAL |  |
| Hebrew | zẹpẹt (LGz. 632) | LGz. 632 |  |
| Syrian Aramaic | zeptā, zeḇtā (LGz. 632; Payne Smith 119) | LGz. 632; Payne Smith 119 |  |
| Tigre | zəft (LGz. 632) | LGz. 632 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | zəft (LGz. 632) | LGz. 632 | gloss withheld |

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

## 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.