رامش

Ottoman Turkish

Etymology

Borrowed from Persian [Term?].

Noun

رامش • (râmiş) (definite accusative رامشی (râmişi), plural رامشلر (râmişler))

  1. rest, repose, relaxation, the temporary cessation from activity to rest and recover, especially in the form of sleep
    Synonym: استراحت (istirahat)
  2. fun, amusement, entertainment, enjoyment, any activity designed to give diversion or relaxation to an audience
    Synonyms: اكلنجه (eğlence), جنبش (cümbüş), كیف (keyf)
  3. music, a series of sounds organized in time, usually employing some combination of harmony, melody and rhythm
    Synonym: موسیقی (musiki)

Derived terms

  • رامشكاه (râmişgâh, “place of repose”)
  • رامشكر (râmişger, “musician, singer”)
  • رامشی (râmişî, “pertaining to music”)

Descendants

  • Turkish: ramiş

Further reading

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