Reconstruction:Proto-Cushitic/ʃaac-

This Proto-Cushitic entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Cushitic

Alternative reconstructions

• *ʃaʕ

Etymology

Unknown. Possibly from Proto-Afroasiatic.

Root

*ʃaac-

1. cow

Descendants

• Proto-North Cushitic
  • Beja: šḁ
• Proto-East Cushitic:
  • Highland East:
    • Sidamo: saa
  • Lowland East:
    • Oromoid:
      • Oromo: sa'a
    • Saho-Afar:
      • Saho: saga
      • Afar: saga
    • Proto-Somaloid: *saʕ
      • Somali: sac