PROTO-SEMITIC: Ancient Roots of Hebrew, Arabic, Akkadian & More

Dive into the fascinating world of Proto-Semitic with Learn Hittite! In this video, we explore the Semitic language family tree, tracing its ancient branches like Akkadian, Eblaite, Ethio-Semitic, and more. Discover the phonology, morphology, and unique root-and-pattern system of Proto-Semitic, plus insights into its Afroasiatic origins and debated homeland. Learn about its verb forms, grammatical cases, and rich lexicon covering everything from kinship to nature. Perfect for language enthusiasts!
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Selected Sources:

• Huehnergard, J., & Pat-El, N. (Eds.). (2019). The Semitic Languages (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.
• Weninger, S. (Ed.). (2011). The Semitic Languages: An International Handbook. Berlin: De Gruyter Mouton.
• Lipiński, E. (2001). Semitic Languages: Outline of a Comparative Grammar (2nd ed.). Leuven: Peeters.
• Ehret, C. (1995). Reconstructing Proto-Afroasiatic (Proto-Afrasian): Vowels, tone, consonants, and vocabulary (1st ed.). University of California Press.
• Korchin, P. D. (01 Jan. 2008). Markedness in Canaanite and Hebrew Verbs. Leiden, The Netherlands: Brill

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