ܡܚܕܝܢܐ

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

Etymology

Root
ܚ ܕ ܐ (ḥ d ˀ)
3 terms

Active noun of ܡܲܚܕܹܐ (maḥdē, “to make happy”).

Pronunciation

  • (Standard) IPA(key): [max.dəjɑːnɑː]

Adjective

ܡܲܚܕܝܵܢܵܐ • (maḥdyānā) (feminine ܡܲܚܕܝܵܢܝܼܬ݂ܵܐ (maḥdyānīṯā), plural ܡܲܚܕܝܵܢܹ̈ܐ (maḥdyānē))

  1. happy, glad, delightful (inspiring the feeling of happiness)
    Antonym: ܡܲܦܫܡܵܢܵܐ (mapšmānā)

Usage notes

  • The adjective ܚܸܕ݂ܝܵܐ (ḥiḏyā) is used for people feeling happiness.
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