# \*ẓVpVn-: 'hide'

> Proto-Semitic *ẓVpVn-, 'hide': reflexes in 7 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>) › [ẓ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/za/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ẓVpVn- |
| Meaning | 'hide' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkadian | ṣapānu (AHw 1082) | AHw 1082; Anderson–Moser 2024 root ẓpn | gloss withheld |
| Hebrew | ṣapan 'hide' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root ẓpn |  |
| Ugaritic | ẓpn 'hide' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root ẓpn |  |
| Aramaic | hṣpn (HALOT 1049) | HALOT 1049 | gloss withheld |
| Geez | ṣafana, ʾaṣfana (LGz. 548) | LGz. 548 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | č̣äffänä (LGz. 548) | LGz. 548 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | č̣äffänä, ṭäffänä (LGz. 548) | LGz. 548 | gloss withheld |

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

## Linked from

- [ẓ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/za/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.