What does cuneiform mean in sumer?

The word "cuneiform" is not a Sumerian word. It is a Latin term derived from the Latin words "cuneus" (wedge) and "forma" (shape), referring to the wedge-shaped marks used in cuneiform writing.

While cuneiform writing was developed by the Sumerians, they did not have a specific word for it.

Here's a breakdown:

* Sumerian civilization: Developed cuneiform writing around 3200 BCE.

* Cuneiform: The name of the script itself, derived from its wedge-shaped marks.

* No Sumerian term: The Sumerians used the writing system without a specific name for it. They simply called it "writing" or "signs."

Therefore, while the Sumerians are credited with the invention of cuneiform, the term itself is a later Latin designation.