ܙܗܘܪ

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic phrasebook
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Etymology

Root
ܙ ܗ ܪ (z h r)
6 terms

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard) IPA(key): [zəhoːr]

Verb

ܙܗܘܿܪ • (zhōr)

  1. second-person masculine singular imperative of ܙܵܗܹܪ (zāhēr)

Interjection

ܙܗܘܿܪ! • (zhōr!) m sg (feminine singular ܙܗܘܿܪܝ (zhōr), plural ܙܗܘܿܪܘܼܢ (zhōrūn))

  1. Used to warn someone of an imminent danger; watch out!, careful!, attention!
    ܙܗܘܿܪ! ܐܝܼܠܵܢܵܐ ܝܠܹܗ ܒܸܢܦܵܠܵܐ!
    zhōr! īlānā ìlēh binpālā!
    Watch out! The tree is falling!

Usage notes

  • This is said to a single male
  • This term is an imperative particle with precise nuance being personal; whereas the term ܙܘܼܗܵܪܵܐ (zuhhārā) is used to warn of danger when addressing nobody in particular (i.e., on signs, notices, recorded announcements).
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